McAndrews is chair of FGS Global's crisis and issues management practice and a member of its North American executive committee.

McAndrews has nearly 30 years of experience in developing and executing integrated communications campaigns to advance his clients’ business and brand objectives. He specializes in crisis preparation and management, litigation and regulatory support, media relations, and cybersecurity. He has served as a trusted advisor to the boards and C-suites of corporations and organizations across the automotive, financial services, technology, media, consumer goods, and health-care industries, among others.

He has been recognized by Chambers and Partners with a Band 1 ranking for Crisis PR & Communications and has been named one of the Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting by Lawdragon.

Previously, McAndrews managed communications for a leading foreign policy organization and was an instructor of business English in Japan.