Andrew Mc Grath
About Andrew Mc Grath
Andrew McGrath serves as the Director of UX Design at LSEG and has held various leadership roles at Thomson Reuters, focusing on digital experience and user experience since 2012. He possesses expertise in design coaching, service design, and front-end development, with a background in product and industrial design.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Andrew McGrath has held multiple roles at Thomson Reuters since 2012. He currently serves as the Head of Digital Experience, a position he has held since 2017. Prior to this, he was the Head of UX at the Advanced Product Innovation and Mobile Group since 2014. He also leads Mobile UX efforts, a role he has maintained since 2012. His responsibilities include overseeing design research, service design, and front-end development for the Refinitiv Digital Ecosystem.
Current Role at LSEG
In 2023, Andrew McGrath took on the role of Director of UX Design at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group). This position marks a new chapter in his career, further expanding his influence in the field of user experience design.
Education and Expertise
Andrew McGrath studied Product Design at The Glasgow School of Art, where he earned a BA from 1986 to 1989. He furthered his education at The Manchester Metropolitan University, obtaining an MA in Industrial Design from 1989 to 1991. His expertise includes design coaching, development, planning, and budgeting, with a focus on mobile user experience, web apps, and TV experiences.
Background in Design Management
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Andrew McGrath worked at BT as a Design Manager in Research and Development from 1991 to 2000. His nine years at BT provided him with foundational experience in design management, contributing to his extensive knowledge in creating converged design experiences for major operator brands globally.