Professor Andy Sutton MBE

Director of Technology and Mobile, Ofcom

Andy Sutton MBE is the Director of Technology and Mobile at Ofcom, in this role he leads a team of engineers, technologists, and policy experts with a broad focus on how technology impacts the sectors which Ofcom regulates. The Mobile aspect of the role involves working closely with the wider eco-system, including MNOs, equipment providers, neutral host providers, and start-ups, to ensure mobile network coverage and performance continues to improve throughout the UK. Andy has 40 years of experience within the telecommunications industry; during this time, he has published extensively and gained practical experience of designing and building fixed and mobile communications networks. Andy holds the post of Visiting Professor of Telecommunications at the University of Liverpool and the University of Salford, he is a Chartered Engineer and holds Fellowships from the IET, ITP and BCS. Andy sits on the editorial board of the ITP Journal and is a CW SIG Champion for Mobile Networks and Wireless Heritage.