Andrew has over 25 years supply chain and operational experience, having been involved in various industries including advertising, autoglass, FMCG, e-commerce and a stint running Zimbabwe’s first independent TV station. He successfully managed a Supply Chain Consulting business in South Africa before moving to UTi in 2003 and then in 2008 a move to the UK saw him leading the FMCG, followed by the Health & Beauty and Pharmaceutical Teams in EMEA for UTi, then DSV.
Before returning to DSV in August 2020 to head up the Consumer, Retail and Fashion Vertica; Andrew was the Senior Director, Head of Supply Chain for Groupon Goods International. Here he oversaw all the supply chain activities for Groupon Goods, including 3PL, Inventory Planning, and Distribution and was also a member of the Groupon Goods Executive.
In the fast paced world of e-commerce, the supply chain teams have to be fanatical in enhancing the customers’ experiences, whilst still managing the costs and cost drivers.
Andrew has had hands on experience in distribution centre & transport operations, inventory management, airfreight, ocean freight as well as managing complex global supply chains.
His passion for supply chain stems from the fact that it allows you to work with and impact all parts of a business.