Andrew Hatcher is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with extensive experience in identifying, developing, and managing innovation and business growth across multiple sectors. His career spans corporate innovation, venture building, and startup acceleration, making him a key figure in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
His corporate career was primarily spent at Reuters, the global information group, where he played a pivotal role in developing an innovation management system within the corporate venturing division. This led to his appointment as CEO of an Asian-based Internet trading spin-out in Singapore, which he successfully guided through VC funding and a trade sale.
Following this, Andrew has been deeply involved in the creation, development, and scaling of multiple companies, serving as a non-executive director for several early-stage technology firms. His work spans financial services, education, oil and gas, marketing services, AI, and medical technology, reflecting his broad industry expertise.
A recognised thought leader in innovation and marketing, Andrew teaches widely and has published several books on these subjects. He is a mentor/coach at both Cambridge Judge and London Business Schools and is involved in a range of support and incubation programmes. His expertise in agile business frameworks, lean innovation, and venture capital informs his work as a startup educator and coach.
