Andy MSc

Andy Baynes is a distinguished former executive at Apple, Nest, and Google, boasting a remarkable career as a serial entrepreneur and product design and innovation expert.

At Nest, Andy played a pivotal role as the founding head of business development, establishing key partnerships that led to Nest's acquisition by Google for $3.2 billion. He expanded Nest's presence to fourteen countries, solidifying its position as a leading brand in energy efficiency and smart home technology.

Prior to Nest, Andy excelled as the Director of Environmental Technologies at Apple, pioneering the industry's first product design strategy for environmental excellence, under the guidance of Steve Jobs. He spearheaded various groundbreaking initiatives such as eliminating toxic chemicals, implementing recycling programs, and achieving Energy Star certification for all products.

With over 20 years of experience in the consumer electronics and IT sectors, Andy holds patents for innovations, has authored articles on design and innovation, and is a sought-after advisor and investor in early-stage technology ventures. He has shared his expertise through lectures at prestigious institutions like Stanford, Berkeley Haas, Oxford University, and Middlebury Institute for International Studies.

In recognition of his contributions, Andy received accolades such as the 2010 GEELA Award for Environmental Design Excellence and Clean Production Action's Green Chemistry Award. He resides in the UK with his family and holds a Master of Science in Environmental Technology from Imperial College, London.