From 2020 to 2023 Andrew was Group Managing Director for Southern Skies Investment Holdings – a collection of companies that supported South African wineries’ direct to customer sales efforts. Acquired and/or launched 8 wine e-commerce businesses, secured over $1m USD in investment, and managed seed funding for digital units. Managed investor relations, media strategies, and preparations for a CTSE listing. Created advisory boards, acquired digital platforms, launched South Africa’s first wine consumer research company, and re-launched key e-commerce platforms like CellarDirect and Cybercellar.com.
