Andrew is an Associate Director within Pleydell Smithyman Limited, and he specialises in garden centre and farm shop business strategy and development.  He provides site development, commercial and operational support to clients throughout the UK.  Andrew has over 30 years management experience in retail and leisure sectors, and previously sat on the Garden Centre Association Board.  Andrew now sits on the Farm Retail Association Council in an advisory role, whilst also being the visiting judge for the Farm Shop Association retail and catering competitions for the past 4 years.