Andrew Whalley has played a pivotal role at Grimshaw since its inception, leading projects across education, performing arts, transportation, and workplace sectors. Renowned for his commitment to sustainability, Andrew became Chairman in 2019, succeeding Sir Nicholas Grimshaw. In this capacity, he oversees the practice’s core design ethos and strategic direction. Andrew is a Fellow of the AIA College for Design and holds an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from The Glasgow School of Art. In 2022, he was awarded an OBE in recognition of his contributions to architecture and environmental sustainability.