Andrew Bailey is a leading transformation coach utilising over 30 years of experience at the intersection of business, technology, and peak human performance. As the CEO and managing partner of Rathbone Results, Andrew delivers a unique blend of engineering clarity, technical expertise, and leadership skills to help businesses excel and encourage AI adoption.
Starting his career in naval architecture, Andrew moved from Austal to BAE Systems to Babcock International as a design manager. From here, he joined QinetiQ as a business development manager and worked his way up to managing director, where he oversaw the sea systems division, 650 members of staff, and secured a £150m UK MoD contract. Andrew was then made the head of vehicle design at McLaren Racing for several years, before serving as Operations Director for McLaren GT, then as Programme Director. In 2015, he joined Schroders as COO and the global head of process engineering and worked to improve investment performance. Following this, he acted as the head of business process re-engineering at G-Research, moving through various high-profile positions and exiting as the operations director for engineering. Since 2023, Andrew has been the CEO and managing partner of Rathbone Results, tripling revenue within 18 months by transforming operations, finance, and marketing through AI adoption, process design, and by forming strategic partnerships across defence, nuclear and motorsport industries.
Alongside his professional career, Andrew is a chartered engineer, qualified executive coach and holds a certification from the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme, demonstrating his passion for transformation, technology, and performance. He is also a Leadership Fellow at St George’s House, Windsor Castle, and plays a key role in organising yearly conferences on the impact of disruptive technologies such as AI on democracy, society and defence.
An analytical yet engaging speaker, Andrew is a fascinating speaker combining real-world experience from high-performance environments like F1, finance, and defence with actionable advice on leadership and AI. He recently attended the Make UK Defence Summit 2025, connecting with elite leaders on how his company Rathbone can help improve productivity through people, systems, and tech. A speaker with enthusiasm and a deep understanding of the complexities of emerging tech, Andrew is the perfect addition to a multitude of events, making such topics easy for all audiences to understand.
Andrew Bailey's official speaking topics are listed below:
- AI-Driven Leadership
- High-Performance Transformation
- Strategy & Execution in Business, Finance & Engineering
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
“Andrew’s … aligning [of] HR and operations in a business is Superb. … exceptional leader … enthusiasm, technical deep understanding of complex business systems … drives strategic decisions … a continuous learner who stays up to date with the latest advancements in his field to create fresh ideas and innovative solutions.”- Senior Global HRD
“Andrew is one of those rare leaders who can truly articulate the relevance of high-performance cultures in a comprehensible way. He rapidly establishes a strong rapport with clients and audiences." - Ex McLaren F1 Senior Executive
“Andrew has a unique ability to cut through the noise to the heart of complex problems, then guide teams to solve them rapidly and with enthusiasm.” - Fintech Executive
“He is a master in turning things around and showing companies how to use their operational data in a meaningful way.” - Consulting Firm
- 2025 - Attended the Make UK Defence Summit
- 2024 - Oxford AI Programme
- 2023 – CEO & Managing Partner, Rathbone Results Limited
- 2023 – Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, Business Administration, Management and Operations, The Academy of Executive Coaching
- 2017 – Operations Director, G-Research
- 2015 – COO & Global Head of Process Engineering, Schroders
- 2013 – Programme Director, McLaren Group
- 2012 – Operations Director, McLaren GT
- 2009 – McLaren Leadership Programme, Strategic & Organisational Leadership, Cambridge Judge Business School
- 2008 – Head of Vehicle Design, McLaren Racing F1
- 2006 - Managing Director, QinetiQ
- 1998 – Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council
- 1997 – Design Manager, Babcock International Group
- 1996 – Naval Architect, BAE Systems
- 1994 – Naval Architect and Project Manager, Austal
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