Andrew Tyler-Smith

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Executive Officer at daa International

Saudi Arabia

Overview

Andrew Tyler-Smith is the CEO of Red Sea International Airport, spearheading the development of a new luxury tourism hub. With prior CEO experience at daa International and directorships at MAG, he specializes in business transformation and stakeholder management. Colleagues describe him as determined, trustworthy, and possessing contagious energy.

He is leading the development of an airport projected to run entirely on 100% renewable energy, setting a new standard for sustainable aviation.

Personality Overview

Believer

Relationship Oriented

Informal

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Aviation
He is leading the development of Red Sea International Airport, which aims to be carbon neutral and powered entirely by renewable energy.
Airport Technology
He is focused on implementing smart technology and biometrics to create a seamless and frictionless passenger journey at his new airport.
Luxury Tourism
His current project involves building an airport specifically designed to serve a high-end, luxury, and regenerative tourism destination in Saudi Arabia.

Media Appearances

Andrew has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Chief Executive Officer at daa International
6-2024 - 1-2025
Chief Experience & Strategy Officer at daa International
5-2023 - 7-2024
CEO Grand Bahama International Airport (O&M Secondment) at MAG (Airports Group)
6-2022 - 9-2023
Terminal Director at MAG (Airports Group)
10-2020 - 7-2024
Advisory Board Member North West at Business in the Community

Education

1986 - 1989
Institute of bankers from Eastleigh College
1981 - 1986
Education details unavailable from Toynbee

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Exp : 35 Location : Saudi Arabia Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at daa International
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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrew is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrew

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrew move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Andrew take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Andrew

Personality Compatibility


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