Andrew is an environmental, energy and sustainability engineering specialist with more than 30 years’ experience delivering technically robust and commercially viable industrial innovation projects across the UK and internationally. He combines deep engineering expertise with senior-level leadership in technology development, business growth, and project financing, with a strong track record of translating innovation into deployable industrial solutions. Andrew leads multidisciplinary teams supporting industrial clients with feasibility studies, technology integration, grant and loan funding applications, planning, permitting and project delivery. His work has supported major manufacturing organisations across energy-intensive sectors including metals, building materials, food and beverage, and advanced manufacturing, delivering substantial reductions in fossil fuel use, CO₂ emissions and operational costs. Andrew previously held senior leadership roles within innovative clean-technology SMEs, general management roles delivering complex environmental remediation, energy and infrastructure projects, alongside extensive experience in financial modelling, bid management, and strategic partnerships. He has led or contributed to numerous successful public- and private-sector funding applications and is highly experienced in aligning innovation projects with investor, lender and policy priorities. For Briggs Metals, Andrew provides the technical, commercial and governance capability required to de-risk innovation, support loan funding requirements, and accelerate the transition to cleaner, more competitive metal processing operations.