Andrew Wait

Growth Specialist, Technology and Data

Andrew joined Mayfair as an independent specialist in 2026 and works with portfolio companies to realise value through technology, data, and digital transformation.

Previous experience

Andrew is a seasoned operating executive and board advisor with extensive experience scaling digital and education businesses globally. He has held senior leadership roles across a range of high-growth, technology-enabled companies and is actively involved in supporting organisations on their strategic and commercial development. He was previously President of Lynda.com (later LinkedIn Learning) and has held senior positions at EF Education First, Ancestry.com and Blurb, as well as serving as a board member and advisor to businesses including Busuu, Fender and Tractive.

Education and qualifications

Andrew holds an MBA from St Mary’s College of California, and a BA from University of California, Berkeley.