Andrew Brook has a diverse work experience in the field of information technology. Andrew is currently serving as the Head of Information Technology at Tortilla Mexican Grill plc since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Head of Technology for the UK region at Whole Foods Market from November 2019 to March 2023.
Before joining Whole Foods Market, Andrew was the Head of IT at Pod Food from December 2017 to November 2019, where they played a key role in rebuilding the IT function and implementing various improvements. Prior to Pod Food, they worked as the Head of IT at itsu, a high street food chain, from January 2017 to December 2017. Andrew has also held the position of Senior IT Manager at itsu from October 2015 to December 2016.
Andrew's earlier experiences include working as the IT Service Desk Manager for The Marketing Store, Europe from May 2014 to October 2015. Andrew also served as the IT Service Desk Manager and 2nd Line IT Service Desk Analyst at GroupM from March 2010 to June 2014.
Andrew's career in IT began at PRS for Music, where they held the roles of Deskside IT Support Analyst from December 2007 to March 2010 and HelpDesk Support Analyst from June 2007 to December 2007.
Andrew Brook has a comprehensive education history that includes various certifications. In 2007, they completed the Network Professional Programme at JustIT. This program, however, does not specify the field of study. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2005, Andrew attended Norwich City College where they pursued an AVCE (equivalent to 2 A-Levels) in Information Communication Technology. Before their college education, they completed their secondary education at Broadland High School between 1998 and 2003. In addition to their formal education, Andrew has obtained several certifications throughout their career. In 2011, they acquired the ITIL Foundation certification. In 2007, they obtained the RYA Inland Dinghy Instructor and St John Ambulance Certified First Aider certifications. Andrew also earned the CompTIA A+ Essentials, CompTIA A+ Technician, and Microsoft Certified Professional - Windows XP certifications in May 2007.
December 1, 2023 - present
March, 2023