Mr Andrew Goodacre

Biography

Andrew Goodacre biography

BIRA (British Independent Retailers Association) CEO Andrew Goodacre has devoted his career to strengthening Britain’s high streets and the communities they support. 

Since taking over BIRA’s leadership in 2018, Andrew has expanded membership by nearly a third, by ensuring the needs of independent retailers are heard by government decision makers.

Andrew represents BIRA on the Department of Business Retail Sector Council and serves as a member of the British Retail Consortium’s Policy Board and the Welsh Retail Council.

Prior to leading BIRA, Andrew spent many years in the hospitality industry, which helped to reinforce his belief of the importance of local high streets to the fabric of local communities and their contribution to the government’s levelling-up agenda. 

Low Pay Commissioner

Commissioners are appointed from an employer background, from an employee background or as independents. Andrew is one of the Commissioners from an employer background.

Andrew was appointed to the Low Pay Commission on 29 January 2024 and his appointment ends on 28 January 2027.