Andy Farwell

Andy Farwell has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Andy started their career as a Sales Executive and gradually moved up the ranks in companies like ANGLIA TELEVISION, Central And Granada Television, Anglia TV & Central TV, and TSMS. During this time, they held positions such as Group Head, Senior Sales Executive, Sales Executive, and Joint Sales Director.

In 1995, they became the ITV Sales Director at Granada and TSMS, where they successfully managed and coached a team of 20 people. Andy also played a key role in integrating two Sales teams into one site and ensuring seamless contract integration.

After leaving Granada and TSMS in 2001, Andy worked as a Media Consultant at Andy Farwell Media before joining VBS Ireland in 2003 as the VP Sales Director. In this role, they achieved significant milestones such as launching MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central in Ireland. Andy also won a third-party contract with Comcast and generated revenues of over €8m by 2009, making VBS Ireland the second most profitable region in Europe.

Andy then transitioned to roles as a Trading Director in companies like Astus UK, Active International, and Miroma Group, where they identified new business opportunities and developed their Irish barter business. Andy continues to demonstrate their expertise in the media industry and drive revenue growth for the organizations they work with.

Andy Farwell received their A Levels in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry from Ferndown Upper School in 1978. From 1978 to 1980, they attended North Gloucester College of Technology, where they earned an HND degree in Computer Studies and Marketing.