Andy Roe.
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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