Andrew Bateman

Andrew Bateman is an accomplished Program Manager currently with East West Railway Company since December 2022. Previously, Bateman served as the Connectivity Delivery & Business Development Lead at WM5G from February 2022 to August 2023, overseeing significant projects including 5G connectivity trials and strategic initiatives under the Department of Culture Media and Sport. Bateman's extensive experience at Nokia from April 2005 to October 2021 encompassed roles such as Business Group Delivery Director and UK Services Programme Manager, with responsibilities for network operations and leading delivery teams across the UK and Ireland. Prior to Nokia, Bateman worked as Head of Services at Siemens Communications and held management positions at Lucent Technologies. Educational credentials include a Higher National Certificate in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.