Andy Sharp – Non-Executive Director

Andy joined Plymouth City Council in 2009 and has undertaken a range of roles across the Council, initially in transport before moving into a service transformation as a Programme Manager and then Head of Business Improvement with a key focus on modernising services focusing on facilities, digitisation, health and safety, organisational strategy and culture. Currently working as Head of Environmental Operations Andy leads a team of 200 frontline staff to deliver highly valued waste collection, cleansing, grounds maintenance and arboriculture functions. Andy started his career by undertaking a graduate scheme with First Group and worked for two Train Operating companies based in Manchester and London.

Having initially undertaken his undergraduate degree in English and Film Studies at Exeter University Andy returned 17 years later to complete an MBA in 2021 at their Business School.