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Andrew Thomas

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Chief Executive Officer at Softwire
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

As CEO of Softwire, Andrew leads a team of nearly 400 technology professionals focused on building critical national infrastructure and cutting-edge AI initiatives. A graduate of the University of Oxford with a degree in Mathematics, he emphasizes the importance of combining strategy with implementation to deliver high-quality technology solutions for clients.

Andrew is passionate about creating accessible pathways into the technology industry. He supports initiatives like TechSwitch, a Softwire program designed to provide training and a supportive route into software development for career switchers from diverse backgrounds, reflecting his commitment to improving social mobility within the sector.

Andrew has spent his entire career at Softwire, progressing from a Software Developer to his current position as CEO.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Andrew shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Consensus Focused
Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Priorities

Topics Andrew cares about

Technology Strategy
Believes the most important question is "what to build, " not just "how to build, " emphasizing that strategy and implementation must be linked to succeed.
Workplace Culture
Celebrated Softwire being named the "Best Large Company to work for 2023, " highlighting his pride in the company's dedication to creating a great work environment.
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Career

Work history

4-2020
Chief Executive Officer
Softwire
9-2012 - 4-2020
Operations Director
Softwire
1-2005 - 9-2012
Tech Lead / Project Manager
Softwire
In the press

Media appearances

Andrew Thomas - Softwire. Featured in Softwire (company website)
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Education
1998 - 2002
Mathematics
University of Oxford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

i

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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