Andrew Lewis

Profile

Andrew Lewis, our Apprentice Programme Director, is an associate professor with twelve years’ experience of leading and developing executive education and apprenticeship programmes. Joining us here at Leeds University Business School (LUBS) in 2023, Andrew combines his experience in both academia and business leadership to bring a dynamic perspective and outstanding ability to his current role. 

Andrew began his career in the hospitality sector, working internationally as a consultant for the world-renowned Hilton Hotels. A move into the retail sector followed, with Andrew returning to the UK and spending the next ten years as senior manager of Tesco Stores UK. 

Having accrued a wealth of business and management experience, Andrew then ventured into academia, attaining his PGCE at the University of Huddersfield, followed by a Masters and Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy at the Manchester Metropolitan University. With a working background that made him a perfect fit for executive education, Andrew spent the next ten years working with a variety of clients, including the NHS and businesses within the retail and service industries. 

Overseeing apprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University, Andrew developed the Retail Chartered Managers Degree Apprenticeship and Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship programmes, while undertaking roles such as Senior Lecturer in Executive Education, Principle Lecturer and Apprenticeship Lead. 

Andrew now brings his extensive skills and experience to Executive Education at LUBS, where he currently directs the Leeds Executive Leadership Apprenticeship (LELA) – a Level 7 apprenticeship base that offers executive leadership training for senior leaders and organisations. A diverse range of prestigious clients have already signed up for LELA – including the NHS, Leeds City Council, Flutter and the programme continues to expand under Andrew’s tutelage. 

Contact Andrew about apprenticeship opportunities that will take you to the next stage of your career. Whether you're an SME business owner, a corporate leader developing your professional skills, or looking for in-house training and development for your team, we can provide the learning that you need. Join us and access the expertise upon which our Executive Education programme has been built.   

Ask me about apprenticeships, or executive training opportunities for you and your team.

Responsibilities

• Apprenticeships
• LELA
• Senior Leader Degree Apprenticeship