Andrew Siddons
About Andrew Siddons
Andrew Siddons serves as the Workplace Operations Director Europe at Axa Xl, bringing extensive experience in facilities management across various sectors. His career includes roles at British American Tobacco, Euroclear, and Catlin, where he developed expertise in managing building services and overseeing office fit-outs.
Work at AXA XL
Andrew Siddons serves as the Workplace Operations Director Europe at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2017. In this role, he oversees workplace operations across Europe, focusing on the management of building services and facilities. His responsibilities include ensuring the efficient operation of office environments and the implementation of workplace strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Facilities Management
Prior to his current role, Siddons held various positions in facilities management. He worked at British American Tobacco as a Facilities Projects Coordinator from 2006 to 2008 in London. He also served as Facilities Administrative Coordinator at Euroclear from 2003 to 2005 in Belgium. Following these roles, he was the Assistant Facilities Manager at Lda from 2008 to 2011 in London and the UK Properties and Facilities Manager at Catlin from 2011 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Siddons studied Business Studies at Crofton School - 6th Form from 1992 to 1998. He also attended Crofton Park Secondary School, where he studied Business. He holds several professional certifications, including NEBOSH, Prince2, AutoCAD, and IOSH. Additionally, he is a member of the British Institute of Facilities Management (MBIFM), reflecting his commitment to professional development in the facilities management sector.
Skills in Building Services Management
Siddons has expertise in managing both soft and hard building services across various sectors, including legal, banking, government, and insurance. He is experienced in plant installation and upgrades of mechanical and electrical services, as well as building management systems. His role involves overseeing alterations and office fit-outs, which includes the construction of offices, restaurants, and meeting rooms.