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Andrew Harding
Andrew Harding
Andrew Harding, FCMA, CGMA, is Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s largest professional body for management accountants. He is passionate about advancing the finance profession, supporting business success, and developing careers worldwide. A Deloitte alumnus, Andrew joined CIMA in 2009 and holds an MBA from Henley Business School and a BSc in Economics from the University of Bristol.
In its latest World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its estimate from 1.3% to 0.8% for UK growth, the largest downgrade of any G7 nation

Unleashing growth: what UK SMEs need to thrive

Andrew Harding
May 8 '26
In its latest World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its estimate from 1.3% to 0.8% for UK growth, the largest downgrade of any G7 nation
Act now to close the skills gap

Act now to close the skills gap

Andrew Harding
Feb 14 '23
The UK economy is being held back by a chronic lack of relevant skills in the workforce. Addressing this problem is a growth opportunity if employers and policymakers are willing to take the right action now.
Automation

Automation, Brexit and COVID-19 fail to encourage UK workers to upskill

Andrew Harding
Jan 7 '21
Small and medium businesses face critical skills gaps that could hamper their competitiveness and future growth.
UK SMEs show resilience in the face of Covid-19

UK SMEs show resilience in the face of Covid-19

Andrew Harding
Nov 6 '20
UK SMEs have been severely impacted by the pandemic, but there are grounds for cautious optimism about the future.
Business as unusual: how to prepare your business for the next normal

Business as unusual: how to prepare your business for the next normal

Andrew Harding
Sep 8 '20
As the U.K. reopens for business, we must avoid falling into the trap of believing in a return to the way things were and proactively prepare for the future.