Andrew is an experienced chair who has held a number of senior executive and non-executive roles across a range of sectors, including consumer goods, hospitality and media. He began his career at Unilever in a variety of branding and marketing roles, before joining Cadbury Schweppes where he held senior international roles over a 14-year tenure. From 2005 to 2011, Andrew was Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) where he created value by leveraging the power of its brands alongside executing a programme of significant transformational and cultural change. He then served as CEO for Fitness First, where he was instrumental in successfully repositioning the business and brand. Andrew served as a Non-executive Director of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) from 2012, where he was appointed Chair from 2016 until 2021. Andrew was appointed to the Board of Kingfisher plc in June 2017 where he served as Chair before stepping down in 2024. He received a CBE for services to the RFU in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List.

Contribution

Andrew brings extensive boardroom experience and commercial insight which will support the Company’s strategy as it becomes a highly focused and leaner business. His proven expertise in leading strategic transformation and cultural change will be key to driving long-term value creation.
 

Other current appointments

Chair of ITV plc