We are delighted to welcome Andrew for his take on what is needed to move an industrial strategy from statements into action. What and where are the required levers in government, how to ensure they work and are accountable and how to best integrate the essential aspect of private sector confidence and participation into forming and executing the strategy?

Andrew brings a valuable mix of a particularly strong private sector career, followed by a range of government roles in departments very relevant to D Group membership.

He has previously been Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Minister for Exports, Director of the Number 10 Policy Unit and Economic Secretary to the Treasury. Prior to becoming the Member of Parliament for Arundel and South Down Andrew served as the Chief financial officer and Chief operating officer of Sky, as well as Chairman of Just Eat."

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