Andy Roe
Transform organisational culture with Andy Roe, speaker and crisis leadership expert. Andy works with executive teams to implement risk management systems and drive cultural reform, delivering insights from his successful transformation of London Fire Brigade.
London, United Kingdom
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As Commissioner, Andy led one of the world's largest emergency services with 6,300 staff and a £510 million budget. His background includes service as a British Army Captain and chairing the National Security Board, where he helped shape UK policy. Under his leadership, LFB progressed from special measures to become the UK's most improved fire service.
Andy helps organisations navigate high-stakes transformation by implementing effective risk management systems while preserving human judgment at their core. His approach to cultural reform, addressing embedded issues of racism and misogyny through independent review, provides a blueprint for organisations facing similar challenges. His experience steering LFB through post-Grenfell scrutiny offers valuable lessons in crisis response and rebuilding public trust.
Audiences gain practical frameworks for building resilient teams under extreme pressure, actionable strategies for anticipating organisational failure, and proven methods for embedding lasting cultural change against institutional resistance.
Book Andy for unparalleled insights from someone who has successfully led transformation when lives, reputation and public trust were on the line.
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Andy Roe, LFB Commissioner since 2020, faced significant challenges in leading an organisation resistant to change after the Grenfell Tower Tragedy. Drawing from his extensive experience, he outlines strategies for developing a credible change plan that gains buy-in from the workforce, political leaders, and stakeholders. Attendees will learn effective communication for change, identifying change leaders, necessary governance structures, risk management, and how to build a lasting change legacy while maintaining accountability.
As CEO of a leading Emergency Rescue Service, Andy Roe managed over 6,300 staff and a budget exceeding £510 million. He successfully transformed a scrutinised service through strategic governance, financial management, and cultural changes. Andy emphasises the critical roles of resilience, effective communication, and a balanced approach to reward and accountability in fostering high-performance teams. Attendees will learn to identify resilience in their teams, the importance of diverse voices, and strategies for communication and leadership under pressure.
Andy Roe, a commander with extensive experience in the UK’s major incidents, highlights the critical consequences of risk management failures. He emphasizes the importance of anticipating failures, responding under pressure, and creating systems that mitigate future crises. Andy discusses the irreplaceable role of human judgment and adaptability, even in a tech-driven world. Attendees will learn how minor failures can lead to significant outcomes, the necessity of a learning culture, and strategies for effective risk management and assurance.
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