andy saunders

Managing Director, OMNIsector Limited

With over 35 years of experience leading high-impact initiatives across the public, private, and third sectors, Andy specialises in turning complex challenges into community-focused successes. Andy’s career is defined by a “systems thinking” approach—mapping the user journey to ensure that every process, website, or project serves the people it was designed for.

Current Focus: Healthcare & Community Integration

Andy is currently playing a pivotal role in the Crane Valley PCN’s Integrated Neighbourhood Teams approach.

  • Community SWITCH Programme: Key in the creation, development, and digital infrastructure of this vital support network.
  • Primary Care Support: Designing and building modern, user-friendly websites and digital communications for GP Practices across the Southwest, ensuring patients can access the information they need easily.
  • Capacity Building: Working directly with public agencies and charities to strengthen local support networks.

Key Areas of Expertise

  1. Digital Transformation & Marketing

Andy has a proven track record of using digital platforms to drive engagement and improve service access.

  • Scaling Impact: Led a website redevelopment for a large public sector organisation that saw annual unique visitors grow from 30,000 to 800,000 through strategic customer journey management.
  • User-Led Design: Expert in “systems thinking,” mapping how users interact with services to identify and fix friction points.
  1. Charitable Leadership & Income Generation

Andy has a deep-rooted passion for the third sector and has initiated over 150 community projects.

  • Streetwise: Seconded to lead this multi-agency safety education charity. He successfully raised £1 million in financial and “in-kind” support to establish its operating base.
  • Recognition: In 2000, Andy was awarded an MBE for his dedication to community safety and crime prevention.
  • Income Strategy: Founded the National Police Forum for Income Generation and has helped organisations like Access Dorset and DOTS Disability establish sustainable business processes.
  1. Operational Change & Strategy

Andy doesn’t just advise; he implements.

  • GKD Technik: Served as Chief Operating Officer during a three-year change programme. He introduced new IT systems, HR structures, and a culture of compliance to provide a solid foundation for the company’s growth.
  • Business Improvement: Specialist in assessing processes and structures to find improvement opportunities that save time and resources.

See what our clients say about working with Andy and the OMNIsector team