Andrew joined NoEE in October 2015. He has previously worked as the CBI's Director for Scotland and also Yorkshire & the Humber. He trained as a biomedical scientist and started his working career with the National Blood Authority before changing direction to become a business journalist on the Yorkshire Post. Andrew is responsible for leading NoEE through a transformational period where his role is to focus on the strategic direction, member engagement and developing key strategic partnerships across the North of England. Andrew is also the main link with our partnership with the BQF. In addition his role is to raise the viability of NoEE and profile through lobbying, and demonstrating how businesses within the Northern Powerhouse can show they are truly effective and efficient delivering first class products and services.