Andrew Cregan

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director, Head of Finance and Administration at Aerska

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Andrew is the Director and Head of Finance at Aerska, a biotech company developing RNAi medicines. An ACA-qualified professional and University College Dublin graduate, he specializes in finance for the pharmaceutical sector, including significant experience in raising equity financing for startups like ONK Therapeutics.

There is no publicly available information about Andrews personal hobbies or interests. He follows the Financial Times and his alma mater, University College Dublin, indicating a continued interest in business and university affairs.

Unique fact: Andrew has direct experience leading the finance function and securing funding for companies on the cutting edge of therapies for neurological diseases.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Tough To Convince

Unexpressive

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Biotech Fundraising
He has supported multiple equity financing rounds (Series A and extensions) and convertible debt financings in his previous roles, a key part of his expertise.
Pharmaceutical Innovation
His current company, Aerska, develops RNAi medicines for neurological diseases, placing him at the forefront of medical technology and finance.
Financial Planning
His experience as Head of Finance includes core responsibilities in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), financial reporting, and treasury management.

Media Appearances

Andrew has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Director, Head of Finance and Administration at Aerska
12-2020 - 10-2025
Head of Finance & Company Secretary at ONK Therapeutics
10-2016 - 12-2020
Audit Senior at KPMG
6-2015 - 8-2015
Summer intern at Irish Life
5-2014 - 8-2014
Summer Intern at Irish Life

Education

2016 - 2020
ACA from Chartered Accountants Ireland
2012 - 2016
Bachelor's degree from University College Dublin

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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrew is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrew

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrew move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Andrew take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Andrew

Personality Compatibility


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