Andrew Ruffler is Director of Venture Cafe, Manchester, leading the development of a regular programme of events for Manchester’s  tech and innovation ecosystem. Andrew brings a proven track record of turning bold ideas into real-world impact. Most recently, he served as Director, North at Sustainable Ventures, leading the organisation’s expansion into Northern England and overseeing regional strategy and strategic partnerships. Prior to that, he was CEO Professional Liverpool, leading the professional membership organisation, managing stakeholder engagement, programme planning, and partnership development.