Lord Andrew Roe.
Andrew (Andy) Roe is the former Commissioner of London Fire Brigade and Chair of the Building Safety Regulator.
Andy served as Commissioner of London Fire Brigade from 2020 to 2025, leading one of the world's largest emergency services through critical reform following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Tasked with transforming an organisation in special measures, he delivered a comprehensive strategy that took LFB from crisis to recognition as the most significantly improved fire service in the United Kingdom within five years.
Drawing on his experience as LFB Commissioner and a former British Army Captain, Andy brings exceptional insight into building resilient teams under extreme pressure. He currently chairs the Building Safety Regulator and holds several national board appointments. His expertise spans crisis leadership, risk management, and organisational culture change, offering practical lessons for leaders facing high-stakes transformation challenges.
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When Andy Roe became LFB Commissioner in 2020, he inherited an organisation resistant to change, deeply affected by the Grenfell Tower Tragedy and placed under special measures. Drawing on a lifetime’s experience of working in high-risk and dynamic environments, Andy looks at the challenges faced, and the process involved in devising a credible plan that a workforce, political leaders, media and regulatory stakeholders buy into. He also explores strategies to overcome internal and external resistance and drive lasting change, even under intense pressure.
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As CEO of one of the largest Emergency Rescue Services in the world, Andy led more than 6,300 staff across 103 Fire Stations and managed an annual budget of over £510 million. Successfully transforming a service under scrutiny, through strategic changes in governance, financial management and culture, Andy demonstrates the vital importance of resilience, clear and effective communication, and a balanced approach to reward and accountability, in building, leading and sustaining high-performance teams. He also offers valuable insights for leaders navigating complex, high-pressure environments.
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As commander at some of the UK’s most high-profile and tragically consequential major incidents, Andy has witnessed firsthand the devastating impact when risk management fails. With unparalleled frontline experience, he is uniquely positioned to examine risk management through the lens of real-world outcomes. He also explores how organisations can better anticipate failure, respond effectively under pressure, and build systems that prevent future crises. He also looks at why and how, in an age of advanced technology, systems can never entirely remove the need for human judgment, adaptability and leadership.
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Andy Roe’s work focuses on leadership under pressure, organisational transformation, risk, accountability, and building high-performing teams, informed by his experience leading one of the UK’s most complex and high-stakes public service organisations as London Fire Brigade Commissioner.
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He is typically engaged for keynote-style sessions within conferences and events focused on leadership, organisational change, risk, and accountability, particularly in complex or high-pressure environments.
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Beyond keynote contributions, Andy brings value to structured discussions and facilitated sessions that examine leadership decision-making, accountability, and organisational change in demanding or high-stakes contexts.
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Andy’s keynotes are particularly relevant to organisations facing complex decision-making, heightened expectations, and the need to balance performance with responsibility, especially in environments where leadership credibility, governance, and organisational confidence are critical.
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Andy most commonly engages with senior leaders and executive teams across a wide range of sectors, including organisations operating in complex or high-accountability environments.
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Andy’s approach is practical, grounded, and experience-led, characterised by honesty and real-life examples that can be challenging at times, but leave audiences with clear, memorable takeaways rooted in real leadership experience.
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Andy tailors his insights to the specific context of each organisation, taking into account sector dynamics, leadership responsibilities, and the realities of decision-making at senior level.
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Andy’s leadership insights translate effectively to international and global contexts, informed by senior experience leading one of the UK’s largest public services and engaging with issues that resonate across borders, systems, and cultures.
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Pricing for Andy is influenced by factors such as event location, format, and time commitment. Speaking Office ensures fee consistency across all enquiries, whether via speaker bureaus or direct clients, so that pricing remains aligned and non-competitive across channels. Accurate and up-to-date pricing can be provided once event details are shared, ensuring alignment with both the client’s requirements and Andy’s long-term positioning.
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Speaking Office aims to respond promptly to all enquiries regarding Andy, typically within one business day. Response times may vary slightly depending on event complexity and time zone, but all enquiries are handled with care and attention.
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Andy is available for virtual and hybrid events, as well as in-person engagements, depending on availability and event requirements. Speaking Office can advise on the most appropriate format based on audience, objectives, and technical considerations.
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Advance booking is recommended for Andy, particularly for peak periods and international events. While shorter lead times can be accommodated, early enquiry allows for greater flexibility and planning.
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Speaking Office exclusively represents Andy for speaking engagements and live events work. Details regarding availability, fees and general enquiries are managed by his speaker manager via the contact information on this page.
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