Lee Andrews
About Lee Andrews
Lee Andrews is a Group Product Manager at FutureLearn, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in product management, having held various roles at companies such as ButterflyMX, FreeWheel, and Adazzle.
Work at FutureLearn
Lee Andrews has been serving as the Group Product Manager at FutureLearn since 2022. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing product strategy and development. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Product Manager at FutureLearn from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he led initiatives that resulted in significant product-led growth, including a new B2B offering that generated £7.5 million in FY23. His leadership has contributed to enhancing the company's marketplace capabilities.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining FutureLearn, Lee Andrews held several key positions in product management. He worked as the VP of Product at ButterflyMX from 2019 to 2021 and as a Senior Product Manager at FreeWheel from 2016 to 2019. His earlier roles include Head of Product and Product Manager at Adazzle, where he spent four years in total. Lee's extensive experience in product management has equipped him with the skills to lead teams and drive product development effectively.
Technical Skills and Projects
Lee Andrews has demonstrated technical expertise by building a consumer mobile app using React-Native from the ground up. This project involved all stages from opportunity identification to pre-launch. His background also includes a role as a Software Engineer at DynamicOps, where he worked for two years. His technical skills complement his product management experience, allowing him to bridge the gap between development and strategic product initiatives.
Leadership and Team Management
In his career, Lee has shown strong leadership capabilities. He led a team of over 40 consultants to rebuild the educator product at FutureLearn, which significantly improved content creation capabilities and doubled the throughput of courses in the marketplace. His ability to direct large teams and manage complex projects has been a key aspect of his professional journey.
Educational Background
Lee Andrews began his career with a year-long placement at Goldman Sachs from 2007 to 2008. This experience provided him with foundational knowledge in finance and business operations. Following this, he transitioned into product management and technology roles, building a diverse skill set that supports his current position in the education technology sector.