Andre Strachan

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CEO and Co-Founder at Hurlands Pickleball and Padel Club

Aldershot, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Andre Strachan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hurlands, the UKs largest indoor pickleball and padel club. He leverages a background in project management and continuous improvement from his time at McLaren Automotive to drive his entrepreneurial venture. Andre holds a Bachelor of Science from Oxford Brookes University.

An accomplished athlete, Andre is a national-level competitive pickleball player, winning a gold medal in the 2024 English Open mixed doubles. He is passionate about community engagement and making sports accessible, actively promoting pickleball in local schools and creating a welcoming social hub at his club.

Andre translated his passion for pickleball into co-founding a £2. 5 million sports facility, turning his personal hobby into a major business venture.

Personality Overview

Curious

Example Seeker

Value Driven

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Pickleball & Padel
As a co-founder of the UK's largest indoor club and a national gold medal-winning player, he is deeply invested in the growth of these sports.
Community Building
He emphasizes creating a social, welcoming club and has conducted outreach at local schools to introduce young people to the sports.
Entrepreneurship
[Predicted] He recently launched a major new business, securing significant investment to turn his vision for a sports hub into a reality.

Media Appearances

Andre has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
CEO and Co-Founder at Hurlands Pickleball and Padel Club
7-2022 - 8-2025
Project Consultant at AMAS Consulting Limited
10-2021 - 7-2022
Technical Project Lead at McLaren Accelerator
8-2020 - 10-2021
Lead CI Analyst at McLaren Automotive Ltd
10-2019 - 4-2020
Continuous Improvement Manager at McLaren Automotive Ltd

Education

Bachelor of Science from Oxford Brookes University

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DO's

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DONT's

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While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andre

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

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    How fast (or slow) will Andre move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
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  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

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