Andrew Lindsay
Andrew Lindsay | |
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| Born | March 25, 1977 United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Rower, Business executive |
| Known for | Olympic gold medalist in rowing, co-CEO of Telecom Plus |
Andrew James Ronald Lindsay (born 25 March 1977) is a British rower who won Olympic gold and currently serves as co-CEO of Telecom Plus, the parent company of Utility Warehouse.
Early life
Lindsay began rowing during his education at Eton College and pursued a degree in geography at Brasenose College, Oxford. While at Oxford, he was a member of the Oxford blue boat for three The Boat Race competitions, including a term as club president. He also competed with the First VIII crew of the Brasenose College Boat Club.
Rowing career
At the 1994 World Rowing Junior Championships held in Munich, Lindsay earned a bronze medal. He went on to claim Olympic gold in the men's eight event at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, representing Great Britain. In recognition of his contributions to rowing, he was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2001 New Year Honours.
Business career
Following his retirement from elite rowing, Lindsay shifted focus to the corporate sector. He spent three years at Goldman Sachs before taking on the role of managing director at Ryness Electrical, where he was involved in a management buyout in 2006.
Lindsay joined Telecom Plus in 2007, advancing to chief operating officer in 2009 and then CEO in July 2010. The company operates as a multi-utility provider under the brand name Utility Warehouse and is listed on the FTSE 250 Index. Beginning in 2021, Lindsay shared CEO responsibilities with Stuart Burnett. In 2023, it was announced that Lindsay would resign from his position at the company's 2024 AGM.