Aquatics & Swimming Development / National Governing Partnerships

Andrew has led GLL’s Aquatics programme since 2007, overseeing the growth of swimming provision from 20 to more than 140 facilities with pools across the organisation. Throughout this period, he has successfully navigated significant sector challenges, including delivering services as part of the London 2012 Olympic Games, whilst helping shape one of the largest aquatics programmes in the UK.

He has built and developed an award-winning team of aquatics and sport specialists and has led innovation across GLL’s Swim School programme, which serves more than 250,000 pupils each week. Andrew has also helped develop pool programming that supports over 25 million visits annually and has established successful partnerships with national brands including Capri-Sun and easyJet.

Andrew works closely with a number of Sport National Governing Bodies to increase participation and strengthen sporting pathways. He has also played a leading role in developing emerging sports such as padel and pickleball within GLL, while supporting innovative partnerships, including a collaboration with the NBA that create new opportunities for communities to engage in sport.

He represents GLL and the wider sector as Chair of the Swimming Alliance and also chairs the National Schools Swimming Taskforce and Community Leisure UK’s Swimming Group. A regular contributor to All-Party Parliamentary Group discussions on Swimming and Water Safety, Andrew is passionate about improving participation, health outcomes and access to sport and is widely respected for his sector knowledge and leadership