In this role he is responsible for the effective management of all Siemens’ real estate in the UK and the strategic direction of the company in real estate matters. Andrew is also a Director of SGCS Business Parks.

Following the establishment of Siemens Real Estate as the property holding company, Andrew looks to make more effective use of property by using the latest working techniques and to further improve the service to occupiers and their working environment.

He is also working closely with Siemens Real Estate GmbH to ensure a global approach to property. Previously Andrew held the post of Property Director at Virgin Cinemas, where he was responsible for all aspects of cinema acquisition and development in the UK and throughout Europe.

He also held the post of Development Director at Grand Metropolitan Estates Developments Ltd, where he was responsible for adding value to the Group property portfolio and releasing latent development value.

Andrew was educated at The Polytechnic of the South Bank, where he obtained a degree in surveying. He is also a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.