Born and bred in Chorley, Lancashire Andy has worked for the Natwest Group since 1987 and moved to the IoM in 1994. In his present role as Corporate Relationship Director he is responsible for the management of a portfolio of Corporate (turnover of £25m+) and Commercial Real Estate customers. Andy is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) and possesses a Diploma in Lending Skills and an Applied Diploma in Corporate Banking.

In his spare time, as well as his involvement with Manx Birdlife, Andy is Treasurer of the Church Parish of St George & All Saints Douglas; independent account auditor for Crimestoppers IoM, CAMRA IoM and the Manx Ornithological Society (now The Manx Bird Club). Andy holds a season-ticket for FC Isle of Man and his hobbies/interests include race-walking, hill-walking, travel, wildlife and most spectator sports.