Andy is Head of Defence and Security (Business Growth) for Telespazio UK, a space systems and services company. He is also a Group Captain Reservist for UK Space Command.

With 34 years of Service and experience in the Royal Air Force, where he fulfilled multiple operational and staff roles, Andy has extensive managerial and leadership experience, including leading teams with up to 450 personnel and with units spread across the UK and its overseas territories.

Andy has a strong blend of interpersonal, technical, management and innovation skills, and has extensive programme and operational experience across the national and international space sector.  His expertise spans Space Control, Space Situational and Domain Awareness and Satellite Communications.