Andy is a graduate of Oxford University, a Chartered Accountant and for over 30 years enjoyed an executive career mainly in the retail sector, having had roles as Finance Director and Chief Executive of several companies including Selfridges, Mothercare and Co-operative Retail Services.

Since 2006 he has had a portfolio of chairmanships and non-executive directorships across commercial, public and charity sectors. His charitable appointments have focused mainly on education and health. Prior to recently re-locating to Wiltshire from the Midlands he has been Chair of the Myton Hospices and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, and is now looking forward to supporting the excellent work of Naomi House and Jacksplace in his new locality.

In addition to WCHT he is currently chairman of Ramsdens Holdings PLC, Polyco Healthline Group, New English Teas and Shaw Education Trust.