Andrew is a business development and public affairs executive with more than 12 years of experience leading strategic growth initiatives across regulated industries. He's built a career bringing together government, industry, Indigenous partners, municipalities, investors, and community stakeholders to deliver complex projects that create economic opportunity while advancing public policy objectives.

As a recognized leader in Canada's cannabis sector, Andrew has played a key role in some of British Columbia's and Canada's most significant retail licensing, regulatory, and market development initiatives. He's held executive leadership positions with licensed producers, national retailers, and industry organizations, including serving as Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Kiaro; Vice President of the BC Craft Farmers Co-op, Director of the Licensed Retail Cannabis Council of British Columbia, and Head of Retail Operations and Strategic Growth at Eggs Canna.

Throughout his career, Andrew has successfully secured municipal and provincial approvals, raised growth capital, developed market expansion strategies, led stakeholder engagement programs, and worked closely with elected officials, senior government staff, regulators, First Nations, and business leaders. His work has consistently focused on balancing economic development, responsible regulation, and long-term industry sustainability.

Andrew is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to translate complex industry challenges into practical, evidence-based policy solutions. His experience spans public affairs, strategic communications, business development, regulatory affairs, retail operations, and corporate social responsibility, making him a trusted voice on issues affecting BC's legal cannabis sector.

As Campaign Lead, Andrew is responsible for stakeholder engagement, government relations, coalition building, and strategic advocacy in support of policies that strengthen BC's craft cannabis economy, promote fair competition, support rural communities, and encourage continued growth of the regulated market.