Andrew Ford
About Andrew Ford
Andrew Ford is a Business Development Manager specializing in International Expansion at VISTRA, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in market development and business development, with previous roles in investment banking and marketing.
Work at Vistra
Andrew Ford currently serves as the Business Development Manager for International Expansion at Vistra. He has held this position since 2019, focusing on expanding the company's operations in Southern California. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Market Development professional in International Expansion at Vistra from 2017 to 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. His transition from market development to business development reflects his growing expertise in the international expansion sector.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Ford studied at San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He also pursued a minor in Television, Film, and New Media. Additionally, he obtained a Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer from the same institution. His educational background supports his roles in business development and market expansion.
Background
Before joining Vistra, Andrew Ford gained experience in various roles across different organizations. He worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Houlihan Capital for six months in 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to that, he was a Service, Trading, and Operations Associate at LPL Financial from 2016 to 2017 in San Diego, California. His early career included a position as a Marketing Event Planning Intern at Classy.org in 2012.
Professional Experience
Andrew Ford has accumulated diverse experience in business development and marketing. He worked as a Business Development and Marketing Consultant at PBO Advisory Group from 2013 to 2016 in San Diego, California. His career has involved roles that emphasize both market development and business development, particularly in the context of international expansion.