Andrew is a cyber security leader driving innovation at the intersection of technology, skills, and economic growth. He led the team that secured cyber’s recognition as a frontier technology in the UK’s Industrial Strategy, shaping its role in national growth. Andrew also leads the government’s TechFirst programme, ensuring tech skills are never a barrier to scaling the UK’s fastest-growing sectors. His work supports innovation through the Cyber Runway and Cyber ASAP accelerator programmes, helping startups translate cutting-edge research into real-world impact. Most recently, Andrew is advancing design partnerships to accelerate adoption of CHERI technology, reducing risks from memory vulnerabilities and strengthening the foundations of secure digital systems.