Andrew Stokes
About Andrew Stokes
Andrew Stokes serves as the Group Chief Enterprise Architect at Hearst, having previously held senior roles at Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, and BNY Mellon, among others. He possesses extensive experience in IT infrastructure and has a strong background in managing large teams and budgets in regulated environments.
Current Role at Hearst
Andrew Stokes serves as the Group Chief Enterprise Architect at Hearst, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the enterprise architecture strategy and ensuring alignment with the organization's business goals. His work involves collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation within the company.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Bank
Stokes worked at Deutsche Bank from 2004 to 2012, where he held the position of Director, Chief Architect/Chief Scientist. During his eight years there, he contributed to the development of technology strategies and architecture in both the UK and New York, focusing on enhancing the bank's IT infrastructure and services.
Career at BNY Mellon
From 2018 to 2023, Andrew Stokes was the Managing Director of Workplace Technology within the BNY Mellon Technology Services Group. In this role, he managed end-user services and was responsible for implementing technology solutions that improved workplace efficiency and user experience in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Stokes studied at Imperial College London, where he earned a BSc (Eng) in Computing Science from 1983 to 1986. He possesses deep expertise in IT infrastructure, including end-user services, data centers, and cloud solutions. His skills include legal and commercial negotiation, crisis management, and driving vendor outcomes, which support his leadership in complex, regulated environments.
Leadership and Strategic Engagement
Stokes has extensive experience in providing global departmental leadership, managing large teams, and overseeing significant profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities. He engages closely with business stakeholders to identify service challenges and deliver strategic business changes that enhance employee satisfaction and engagement in modern digital workplaces.