Edward Andrew
About Edward Andrew
Edward Andrew serves as the Associate Director of IT & Facilities Europe at Aimmune Therapeutics, where he has worked since 2020. His extensive career includes roles at BP and Actelion Pharmaceuticals, and he has achieved multiple ITIL certifications while managing significant IT projects to enhance operational efficiency.
Current Role at Aimmune Therapeutics
Edward Andrew serves as the Associate Director of IT & Facilities Europe at Aimmune Therapeutics, a position he has held since 2020. Based in London, United Kingdom, he has been instrumental in overseeing IT and facilities operations across Europe. His responsibilities include managing IT infrastructure, enhancing network reliability, and ensuring efficient facilities management. Edward's leadership in these areas contributes to the overall operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience at Aimmune Therapeutics
Before his current role, Edward worked at Aimmune Therapeutics as the IT & Facilities Senior Manager Europe from 2018 to 2020. During this tenure, he focused on improving IT services and facilities management for the European region. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his current responsibilities and allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the organization's operational needs.
Career Background in IT Management
Edward has a diverse background in IT management, having previously worked at BP as a Desktop Manager from 1999 to 2009. He then transitioned to Actelion Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd, where he served as Senior IT Manager from 2009 to 2018. His extensive experience spans over two decades, during which he has developed expertise in managing IT services, infrastructure upgrades, and user migrations.
Education and ITIL Certifications
Edward has pursued extensive education in IT service management, studying at APMG. He has achieved multiple ITIL certifications, including ITIL V3 Foundation in 2011 and several Intermediate Service Strategy and Transition certificates since 2017. His educational background also includes a Certificate in Electronic Servicing from Southgate College and Commercial Studies from City & Guilds. This formal education supports his professional expertise in IT management.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Edward has led several significant projects. He directed the migration of UK users from Google Suite to Office 365, enhancing productivity. He also managed the upgrade of the UK office internet connection to a fibre connection, improving network reliability. Additionally, he oversaw the rollout of the Concur expense solution for UK and Ireland staff, streamlining expense management. His project management skills have contributed to operational efficiency and improved service delivery.