Loughborough Schools Foundation
Andrew White has a diverse work experience spanning across multiple companies. Andrew started their career in 1987 at Jones Bootmaker, where they held various retail and multi-site leadership roles. Andrew later became the Retail Director and Chief Operations Officer before being appointed as the Managing Director/Divisional Director. During their time at Jones Bootmaker, they achieved significant sales and profit increases.
Andrew then moved on to Countrywide Farmers plc, where they served as the Sales Director and Interim Chief Operating Officer. Andrew successfully professionalized retail operations, introduced efficiency measures, and returned all retained stores to profitability. Andrew also worked as the SME Chair for Welland Valley Feeds Ltd, supporting a management buyout and delivering a profit increase.
Afterwards, Andrew worked as an Executive Coach at Vistage UK, building a CEO Private Advisory Board in the Midlands and coaching SME CEO's from various sectors. Andrew also qualified as a professional executive coach during this time.
Andrew then joined Outdoor and Cycle Concepts Ltd as the Retail Director for Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Need, and Snow+Rock. Andrew was recruited to deliver a post CVA turnaround growth plan and improve leadership for over 1000 store colleagues. Under their leadership, average store profitability increased significantly, contributing to a substantial company profit increase.
Most recently, Andrew worked as an Independent Consultant at Coalface Consulting Ltd and as an Executive Consultant for Loughborough Schools Foundation. At Loughborough Schools Foundation, they were engaged on a short fixed-term contract to advise and support the Senior Leadership Team in formulating their strategic growth plan.
Overall, Andrew White has a proven track record of delivering success in various leadership and consultancy roles, particularly in improving operations, profitability, and strategic planning.
Andrew White's education history is as follows:
In 2002-2004, Andrew attended The Open University Business School and earned an MBA.
From 2018-2019, Andrew pursued a Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Coaching from Leicester Castle Business School.
In 2022-2023, Andrew studied Circular Economy & Sustainability Strategies at Cambridge Judge Business School.
In 2023, Andrew attended the Digital Marketing Institute, focusing on E-Commerce and Customer Experience.
Additionally, Andrew has obtained several certifications. In 2019, they received the PRINCE2™ Foundation & Practitioner Certificate in Project Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice. Andrew also became an Accredited Member of the Association for Coaching (AC) in 2019. In 2018, Andrew became a Chartered Fellow (CMGR FCMI) of the Chartered Management Institute.
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Loughborough Schools Foundation
Loughborough Schools Foundation is a charitable foundation of four independent schools. The Foundation comprises Loughborough Grammar School (boys, 10-18, day and boarding), Loughborough High School (girls, 11-18), Fairfield Prep School (co-educational, 3-11) and Loughborough Amherst School (co-educational 4-18). Loughborough Grammar School was established in 1495, both Loughborough High School and Loughborough Amherst School in 1850, whilst Fairfield Prep School has been an autonomous school since 1969. The schools are situated on two neighbouring campuses on the south side of Loughborough. They enjoy an excellent reputation for their academic, cultural and sporting achievements, and for the quality of their pastoral care. An extensive transport system for pupils operates across the East Midlands. Loughborough Schools Foundation is renowned for its ongoing programme of improvements to its facilities. Significant investment has been made in a state-of-the-art science park and a dedicated Music department, and at Fairfield, an £8m new school building has opened which has provided extra space which all pupils are benefiting from, in addition to a purpose-built Kindergarten unit for children from 3 years. In autumn 2016, Loughborough Nursery also opened for children from 6 weeks to 4 years. Loughborough Schools Foundation employs approximately 660 staff in both teaching and non-teaching roles. The four Heads are responsible for the management of educational activities whilst business aspects of the Foundation are managed by the Chief Operating Officer through the centralised functions of finance, estates, health & safety, catering, network services, human resources, marketing, commercial, and the development office.