TESTIMONIALS

Andrew and I first met when I was a minister for transport in the 1990s. You can’t help but like him. He is a man of enormous charm, intelligence and good humour who is engaging, interesting and resourceful. He’s got great ideas and great vision. He thinks big but he delivers. I’ve had the privilege of working with him on the Thames Gateway project which shed light on a part of the world that most politicians had forgotten and which the Forum brought to life. He attracted the Prime Minister, other government ministers, leaders of industry and interesting speakers all of whom came because they knew the event was a quality product they would be happy to appear at. The same was true of Base which was all about managing the modern city using innovative technology and gaining insights from around the world about how to make cities more liveable. Again, Andrew attracted world class speakers, opinion formers and politicians and made a difference. Much of modern thinking about urbanism not just in the UK and elsewhere, stemmed from Base. Highways UK has been Andrew’s most recent venture and as a former roads minister I was proud to co-chair its advisory board which ensured that yet again the whole event, itself genuinely as much conference as exhibition, was extremely well received. Each year Highways UK built on the previous year’s success. It was the “must go to” event in the whole highways calendar for road builders, traffic managers, local and national politicians. If you’re thinking of how a conference and exhibition could help your sector call Andrew. You’ll never regret it.    

— Steve Norris, former UK transport minister  

Andrew has a remarkable combination of enthusiasm, charm, great ideas and the entrepreneurship and energy to make things happen. His successful family of industry based conference/exhibition packages, created from scratch over recent years is testament to this. I am confident he could bring his skills and experience to bear with great effect in many kinds of project

— DAVID QUARMBY CBE (Industry Grandee)

Andrew is the most effective leader I have ever worked with in the field of events. He creates events that drive real value for people and the companies they work for by ensuring that his event are at the centre of their industries and supported by building thriving communities. How does he do this? By being professional, engaging, energetic, thoughtful, nice and relentless in the most friendly and pleasant way imaginable. People who are just nice to be with don't close deals. People who are all business are tiring and, ultimately, easy to avoid when circumstances change. Andrew is a great person to be with, AND will ensure that your business benefits: the perfect combination.

— Paul Campion (CEO TRL)

Andrew has a genuinely engaging approach and ability to connect with people - and connect them to each other. He combines that with a vision as to what better and different strategic events can be and then an ability to turn that into reality. That is an unusual combination of skills for anyone: likeable as well as talented.

— Chris Jackson (Partner Burges Salmon)

Andrew is a consummate professional dedicated to building and sustaining impactful relationships which forster collaboration and innovative thinking across the infrastructure sector. He is a pleasure to do business with!

— Dave Beddell (Director of Strategy Aecom)

I’ve worked on several large events run by Andrew and always found them to be hugely ambitious, positive, well thought through and well organised. He’s also very good at adapting quickly to what’s working and what isn’t - and on a personal level he’s a nice guy to work with.

— Richard Westcott (BBC)

I have known Andrew for about 4 years now and in that time I have found him to be nothing but impressive in the infrastructure and events area. Having not only ran Highways UK, he has developed it into what is for many their flag ship event of the year. This took dedication, enthusiasm and drive all of which Andrew has in abundance. Andrew is highly motivated with an enviable level of stakeholder engagement. He will always know who to speak to on any issue within the transport and infrastructure sectors. The Highways UK success is a clear demonstration of his experience, skills in events management and also the level of professionalism within the area. Andrew is seen as a well respected individual who is extremely personable and a pleasure to work with. I would have no concerns recommending Andrew to any senior role.

— Karla Jakeman (Innovate UK)

Andrew’s energy, charisma and leadership have made Highways UK into an event which is invaluable to its industry. His vision from inception has been inspirational. It is one of the few events in the global calendar that I can unequivocally say represents substantial value for money. And that is down to Andrew.

— Daniel Ruiz (CEO Zenzic)

It's been a huge pleasure working with Andrew in various roles - enjoyable because it is rare you meet someone so inspired and with so many strong ideas. Add to the inspirational character the ability to turn in to reality those ideas, bringing together teams that he always seems to motivate to deliver exceptional results. In my experience it is also rare that you find someone so innovative who also has the superb attention to detail, he does, and with that a very natural, strong, business acumen. Of course his track record speaks for itself but significantly, it always seems as though Andrew is only really satisfied with his achievements when he knows it has worked for all those who have invested time and effort participating with or working in his various businesses. Add to that a hugely personable character that loves life and interacting with people and you begin to get a picture. I always look forward to working with Andrew - "inspired" would be the headline descriptor.

— Peter Ridgway (Brand Director ACO Technologies)