Andrew Tapson
Andrew Tapson is a commercially astute finance leader and Non-Executive Director with over 35 years of experience delivering board-level leadership across global corporates, entrepreneurial growth companies, and the not-for-profit sector.
A qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Corporate Treasurer (AMCT), Andrew has held senior executive and non-executive roles spanning governance, strategy, finance, and business transformation. His career includes leading the £3bn wind-down of ING Lease UK with exemplary people outcomes, chairing finance committees across healthcare, local government, and sport, and advising more than 40 early-stage businesses through his advisory firm, Perle Partnership Ltd.
Andrew is renowned for translating complex financial and strategic challenges into clear, actionable insights that help boards make confident, informed decisions. He thrives where governance and strategic vision meet entrepreneurial ambition—supporting leaders to strengthen oversight, secure funding, and deliver sustainable growth.
He currently serves as Chair of the Finance Committee at Devon Cricket Foundation and as Finance Trustee at Rowcroft Hospice, alongside advising a diverse portfolio of growth-focused clients as a Fractional CFO.
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Expertise
- Governance, Audit & Risk Management
- Strategic Finance & Business Transformation
- Board Leadership & Oversight
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
- Treasury, Funding & Capital Strategy
- Stakeholder & Regulator Engagement
- Turnaround & Change Management
- Mentoring Founders & Leadership Teams
- Financial Planning & Reporting
- Growth Strategy & Investment Readiness
Sector Expertise
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Hospice Care
- Not-for-Profit & Charitable Foundations
- Sports & Community Development
- SaaS & Technology Startups
- Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
- Marine, Leisure & Distilleries
Work Experience
Non Executive Director - Devon Cricket Foundation
Mar 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos United Kingdom
Non Executive Director - Rowcroft Hospice
Mar 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos United Kingdom
Non Executive Director - TDA
Jun 2023 - Feb 2024 · 9 mos United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer - ING Lease UK Limited
Nov 2012 - Mar 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos United Kingdom
Chief Financial Officer - ING Lease UK Limited
Jan 2011 to Mar 2016 · 5 yrs 3 mos United Kingdom
Vice President Finance - ING Lease UK Limited
Mar 2003 to Dec 2010 · 7 yrs 10 mos United Kingdom