As Director of the Synchrotron, Andrew has been the driving force stabilising an uncertain funding future, garnering recognition of the impact of the facility in delivering science with real-life benefits, and cementing a major capital expansion for new beamlines. Underpinned by research achievements that created the foundation for new synchrotron-based imaging methods and leadership of initiatives to translate synchrotron research into industry benefits. Andrew has used his public profile as the president of the Australian Institute of Physics to contribute to the community by emphasising the impact and importance of science to society.