Mr. Andrew Smith Managing Partner

Consulture Search & Cavendish Re

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Andrew is a distinguished insurance leader, a certified board director and adept head of business. He has built a formidable presence across the Middle East in both conventional and Islamic insurance sectors. Andrew's strategic insight and visionary thinking are evident in his consistent track record of conceiving and executing robust business plans and fostering sustainable ventures throughout the Middle East. His forte lies in nurturing enduring affiliations with executive boards and regulatory bodies, seamlessly translating strategies into impactful actions. His astute grasp of corporate governance is underscored by his leadership of executive governance committees, resulting in internal refinements and commendation from local regulators. Andrew's competencies span financial stewardship, dynamic market navigation, technological innovations, emerging markets, and augmenting shareholder value. With an MSc from the University of Leicester, a Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Banking & Insurance, and Financial Planning Certificates via the Chartered Insurance Institute, Andrew continues to achieve success in the insurance sector. Particularly notable is his adept orchestration of insurance entity establishment and reengineering endeavors across the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Kuwait.