Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker is an accomplished commercial leader with over 20 years of senior management experience across B2B and B2C sectors, SMEs, and large corporations. He excels in developing growth strategies that drive business objectives and deliver tangible commercial results. Known for his hands-on, results-oriented approach, Andrew challenges the status quo while maintaining a strategic focus. Andrew’s key accomplishments include leading a showroom growth program at City Plumbing Supplies (UK), which expanded their retail footprint from 76 to 235 showrooms and initiated a new lead generation program that generated £500k in sales in its first year. At Office Depot EMEA, based in The Netherlands, he introduced a new furniture brand that quickly achieved an 80% brand share and implemented significant cost savings initiatives across 13 European operations. As Co-founder of Beacon Business Commercial Services (BBCS), Andrew now helps SME owners enhance their profitability and business growth by applying his expertise in business strategy, process development and digital transformation. His leadership style promotes clear direction and high achievement, driving businesses towards growth and operational excellence. Andrew’s areas of expertise include strategy development, digital transformation, leadership, and team management both locally and on a pan-European basis, business development, change management, negotiation and procurement and stakeholder management.