Andrew Cole

Trustee

Andrew Cole

Andrew is currently the NEC Group Director of Property, Partnerships and Media after being the Centre Manager of Touchwood Shopping Centre for five years from 2013-2018.

Andrew is also Executive Committee of Solihull Chamber of Commerce and has been Chair of the Solihull Business Improvement District and sat on a range of Boards including Solihull Shopmobility, the Employment and Skills Board and the Tourism Forum. In 2016 Andrew was awarded an MBE for services to retail and charity, coordinated the Solihull Round Table Fireworks display for five years and started a ‘Blood Bike’ charity.

Andrew lives in Solihull with his wife and two children, both of whom graduated from Arden. Andrew is degree-educated from Bournemouth University and outside interests include adventure motorcycling, music and photography. Strategic Management, property, management of change and brand marketing are his specialities.