Andrew Ridge

Andrew Ridge serves as the Global Head of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain at Keeler since April 2022, bringing extensive experience from previous positions, including Operations Director at J P Hildreth Ltd and Emerson Automation Solutions. At Emerson, Andrew managed operations during challenging periods, delivering profitable outcomes and developing tools that enhanced production monitoring. Leadership roles at Rosemount Measurement further showcased Andrew's ability to deliver best-practices in supply chain management and navigate crises, such as supplier closures. Previous experiences also include significant contributions in project engineering at RHEEM New Zealand and various leadership positions at ASSA ABLOY New Zealand, demonstrating a strong foundation in manufacturing and process optimization. Andrew holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Auckland and a Bachelor of Technology in Product Development from Massey University.