Worshipful Company of Information Technologists
Andrew Gilbert is an experienced Programme Manager currently leading technology solutions for Blackstone's new flagship HQ, Lansdowne House, since July 2024. With a career spanning several prominent roles, Andrew has served as Principal at Kestrel Advantage LLP since January 2014, engaging in various client portfolios and programmes. Previous roles include Programme Director at Deutsche Bank from May 2019 to June 2024, overseeing significant projects such as the Trading Technology Blueprint and the establishment of a new HQ for M&G Investments. Andrew's extensive experience also includes managing post-merger integration at Gazprom Marketing & Trading and operational excellence programmes at Deutsche Bank. Additionally, Andrew holds an MBA from the University of Surrey, earned between 1999 and 2001, and has been a Liveryman at the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists since January 1997.
Worshipful Company of Information Technologists
The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT) is the 100th Livery Company of the City of London. Like all Livery companies, we aim to give something back to our industry and to our community. We focus on four pillars of activity:- Charity – we raise money and use the IT skills of our members to improve the lives of those who are disadvantaged in society. Education – our members promote career opportunities in the IT sector. WCIT jointly sponsored Hammersmith Academy with the Mercers and we also support the Lilian Baylis Technology School. Industry and Commerce – we encourage debate and awareness about significant IT issues as well as promoting the importance of IT in society today. Fellowship – where, simply, we have a full programme of social activity. These range from lectures and seminars, visits to places of interest, informal drinks through to lunches and dinners in some of the finest venues in the City.