Andrew Sadler-Smith joined IHS in February 2003 as Senior Vice President of Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) based in Bracknell, United Kingdom (U.K.). He is responsible for EMEA sales operations. In this role, Andrew has achieved regional integration resulting in the establishment of one cohesive entity, which includes TiUK and ESDU as well as IHS European and South African subsidiaries and dealers. His extensive knowledge of the EMEA marketplace enables IHS to continue to grow and strengthen our presence in this region.

Andrew brings to IHS over 20 years experience in solution selling, systems integration, software development, and strategic partnering in information technology industries as well as structuring organizations on a pan-European basis. In addition, he has a successful track record in building international operations, especially in the IT industry. He most recently served as Director of International Operations for Axway, Sopra Group, a European systems integration company based in France. His previous positions include Regional Vice President, Northern Europe for Novell; UK Country Manager for Systems Center, Washington D.C; and Business Unit Manager for Cincom Systems, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Biomedical Electronics from Salford University, U.K. He has successfully completed Executive Management Training at Babson College in Boston, MA and Business French at IFG in Paris, France.