Andrew Ward
About Andrew Ward
Andrew Ward is the Vice President of Procurement at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2014. He has over 20 years of experience in the broadcast and telecommunications sectors, having held various senior roles at Pace and Cima Consulting Ltd.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Andrew Ward serves as the Vice President of Procurement at Liberty Global, a position he has held since 2014. Based in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands, he is responsible for the sourcing strategy and tendering processes across a significant spend of 1.69 billion euros. His role involves overseeing procurement activities that support the company's operational and strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Pace
Prior to his current role, Andrew Ward held multiple positions at Pace. He was the Vice President of Sales from 2008 to 2010 and served as General Manager of Pace Networks from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, he was the Vice President of Corporate Strategy for 11 months in 2011 and worked as Group Account Director from 2006 to 2008. His career at Pace began as a Product Manager and Software Development Manager from 2002 to 2006.
Consulting Experience
Andrew Ward worked as a Director at Cima Consulting Ltd from 2012 to 2014. In this role, he contributed to consulting projects that focused on the broadcast and telecommunications sectors. His experience in consulting added depth to his understanding of industry dynamics and client needs.
Educational Background
Andrew Ward has a strong educational background in engineering and business. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire, earning an MEng from 1987 to 1991. He also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Bradford University from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he holds a BEng (Hons) in Electronics and Electrical Systems from Leeds Metropolitan University, which he studied from 1996 to 1999.
Industry Experience
With over 20 years of senior-level experience, Andrew Ward has worked extensively with major broadcast and telecommunications clients across various regions, including the UK, Central Europe, the US, India, South East Asia, and ANZ. His career began in the Defence sector, where he worked for seven years before transitioning into the Telco and Broadcast industries.