Andrew Webb

Thai police stand in front of the entrance to a cave complex where 12 boys and their soccer coach went missing in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, in northern Thailand in July 2018. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Leadership can emerge from unexpected places, especially during times of crisis. One such example occurred during the 2018 rescue of a group of 12 young soccer players and their coach, who were trapped in a cave in northern Thailand after heavy rains blocked their exit route.

Andrew Webb is the founder of Connectopia, a consultancy that supports emerging technology in the early stages of expansion into the UK market. With a career spanning over 20 years in news, consumer publishing and adtech, Andrew’s market knowledge and insight into the publishing industry give him a unique perspective on how to build game-changing connections between innovators and media owners.

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