Andrew Macleod: podcast appearances and interviews

Andrew Macleod is a teacher, songwriter, musician, basketball coach, and a close friend of Mike. He is affiliated with Emilia’s Crafted Pasta. In addition to his practical roles, Macleod has a diverse background that includes extensive experience in philanthropy, business, and humanitarian work. He has held positions such as non-executive director of the Saudi-based Arabian Leopard Fund and has served as chairman of Macson Investments. Macleod has also been CEO and chair of Griffin Law in Britain and has held senior governance roles at universities in Australia and the UK. His humanitarian efforts include work as an aid worker with the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations, notably serving as Chief of Operations of the United Nations Emergency Coordination Centre during the response to the 2005 Kashmir earthquake in Pakistan. Macleod co-founded the Swiss/US charity Hear Their Cries and maintains a commission as an Australian Army reserve officer. His career encompasses leadership roles such as CEO of the Committee for Melbourne, non-executive director of Cornerstone Capital in New York, and senior associate at the Center for Strategic International Studies in Washington DC. Additionally, he served as General Manager of Communities, Communications, and External Relations at Rio Tinto and has been involved with various charities and social investment initiatives.