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Meet Andy
Andy Varns
Director of Operations
About Andy
Andy has been part of Chimp Management for nearly a decade. During this time, he’s worked closely with Professor Steve Peters, managing a wide range of areas including speaking engagements, book publishing, media appearances, and client relationships.
Alongside this, Andy has taken on a variety of roles across the company — from working alongside Deputy CEO Beverley Nesbitt on sales and coordinating workshops, to overseeing finances and managing key projects such as the self-publication of A Path Through the Jungle and the development of this website.
His role has always been broad and hands-on, often working behind the scenes to help keep things running smoothly and ensure that both internal projects and the work we do with others stay on track.
Experience
- Nearly 10 years at Chimp Management
- Works alongside Deputy CEO Beverley Nesbitt on company sales
- Project managed the self-publication of A Path Through the Jungle
- Manages Professor Peters’ media work, including appearances on The Diary of a CEO and an upcoming BBC series
- Played a key role in website development and brand projects
- Oversees finances and supports company operations
- BSc in Business Management
From Andy…
Taking the job with Chimp Management and Professor Peters was a bit of a leap of faith at the time. I’d been living in the US for 12 years — first studying for my degree and then working as a football coach at several large academic institutions, including The University of Oklahoma.
After reading The Chimp Paradox, I came across a role managing all aspects of Steve’s work. The job excited me — it felt like a great fit for my skillset, and something about it just made sense. Along with my wife and children, we packed our bags and moved to Sheffield.
I’ve really enjoyed working in a small company and getting involved in lots of different areas. I particularly enjoy speaking with people and helping them figure out how we can support them or their team. Some of the standout projects for me have been self-publishing A Path Through the Jungle, supporting Steve’s media work, and helping shape the redesign of our website. Day-to-day, I stay involved across the business — from sales and marketing to finances and publishing — either leading the work or offering guidance and support to the team.
It’s incredibly rewarding to see the positive impact The Chimp Model and our team have on people, and I’m proud to be a part of that.
Nominated Charity
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice supports children with life-shortening conditions and their families. They provide respite care, end-of-life support, and bereavement counseling, offering families a peaceful and compassionate environment during their most difficult times.
