Andy Chalklin is a global technology leader with extensive experience driving innovation and digital transformation for businesses. With a background in microelectronics and computer engineering from Bangor University, he has led teams in various sectors such as technology, hospitality, financial services, space, and aviation. Chalklin's career highlights include migrating a global organization to public cloud solutions to reduce complexity and cost, building a successful technology business in the City of London, and being part of the team that developed modern software design and programming for the main flight program of the Ariane 5 heavy launch space vehicle.

As a strategic and operational leader, Chalklin has expertise in technology strategy, architecture, and operations, on-premise/cloud infrastructure, data management, security, digital solutions, eCommerce, CRM, AI, BI, predictive analytics, EPM, standardization, automation. He is skilled in strategic and operational leadership, planning, resource management, program, and change management, budget management, P&L accountability, stakeholder and supplier management. Chalkin is a confident communicator and influencer and builds productive stakeholder relationships at all levels.

With his vast experience, Chalkin has served as a Chief Operating Officer at the University of Surrey, Former Non-Executive Director at Surrey Sports Park, Box Broadband Ltd, and Northdoor plc, Former Chief Information & Digital Officer at the University of Surrey, Former Director of IT & eCommerce at Pret A Manger, and Former Project Manager at EASAMS.