Background
Summers, Andrew was born on June 19, 1946 in London. Son of Basil and Margaret (Hunt) Summers.
Summers, Andrew was born on June 19, 1946 in London. Son of Basil and Margaret (Hunt) Summers.
Master of Arts, Cambridge University, 1968. Doctor of Letters (honorary), University Westminster, 2003.
Director marketing, director managing J.A. Sharwood Ltd., 1975-1985. Director commercial, director managing RHM Foods Ltd., 1986-1990. Chief executive Management Charter Initiative, 1991-1994, Design Council, 1995—2003.
Chairman Brandsmiths, 2003—2006. Director S. Daniels PLC, United Kingdom, 1991-2002. Board directors British Trade International, 1999-2003, Small Business Service, 2000-2007, Whitbybird Ltd, since 2005.
Chairman Design Partners, since 2004, Companies House, since 2007, Creative Connexions, since 2007. Chairman advisory board Hong Kong Design Center, 2004-2006. Adjunct professor Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2004-2006.
Board member Quality Assurance Agency Higher Education, since 2006, CRAC, since 2008.
Board directors British Overseas Trade Board, 1997-1999, Food From Britain, 1982-1986. Chairman Department of Trade & Industry European Trade Committee, 1998-2000. Tutor Leadership Trust, 1986-1994.
Governor Conservatoire for Dance and Drama, since 2005. Fellow Royal Society Arts (deputy president since 2003). Member Chartered Management Institute (companion, board companions since 2007).
Senior fellow Design Management Institute United States of America (advisory council since 1998). Member Order of St. Michael and St. George (companion 2001).
Married Frances Halestrap, August 14, 1971. Children: Sarah, Kate, Bennet.