Andrew Binstead, Head of Corporate Development at IFS.

Andrew is responsible for leading IFS's corporate development process, including shaping and executing on IFS’s M&A plan. This involves leading strategic acquisition projects, establishing joint ventures and divestments.  

Prior to this position, Andrew was Vice President of Group M&A and Strategy at IFS. During this time, Andrew led many significant M&A projects at IFS, including the acquisition of Metrix in 2012, the acquisition of Mxi in 2017 and the creation of the Arcwide JV with Bearing Point in 2022. 

Andrew has over 18 years of experience in corporate strategy and technology. Before joining IFS, he worked as the Head of Strategy for BAE Systems' UK Aviation Support Business.  

He holds an MSci degree in Mathematics from Imperial College and an MBA from Warwick Business School. Andrew is also a visiting lecturer at Bayes Business School in London, England. 

During his spare time, Andrew coaches his daughter's football team and also enjoys exploring the outdoors, particularly in Cumbria and the Scottish Highlands. 

Andrew joined IFS in 2011, and is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.