A master builder and fixer with a unique blend of business and creative ingenuity.
With over 20 years of IT and business leadership experience, exceptional talent for unlocking revenue opportunities and shrewd concentration on the bottom line, Chris Andrews’ career has been dedicated to integrating technology, people and data to drive profitable growth and position companies for long-term success and stability. A master builder and fixer with a unique blend of business and creative ingenuity, Chris quickly zeros in on the most pressing business issues to develop the best technology solutions and helps companies build world-class IT organizations and operations.
Over the past 8 years as Executive Vice President, CIO for two companies within WPP’s brand portfolio, Chris has served on the 4-member Senior Executive Team and Global Committee to develop the business strategy, set the technology agenda and lead the organizations to achieve triple-digit growth.
Prior to his CIO appointment, Chris served in multiple IT leadership and business development positions within the publishing and manufacturing industries at both HarperCollins and Sony Electronics.
Chris’ business know-how and entrepreneurial drive were present early on in his career, spurring the launch of his own business, Stonfitness.com. Here, he built an online health & fitness company—one of the first in the space—from the ground up. Chris also holds two patents for his inventions, “Ez-Glide”: Manhole Cover and “Roll Away”: Manhole Cover Removal Systems.
A graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology with a Master of Science Degree in Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chris began his career as a Design Engineer. Currently, Chris sits on the board of advisers for both non-profit and for-profit companies.