In the Driving Seat: Andy Graveson, Automotive Team Manager GB, Festo Ltd
Find out more about Andy Graveson, Automotive Team Manager GB, Festo Ltd; the photo may give away one of Andy’s main hobbies…
Name
Andy Graveson
Company
Festo Ltd
Position
Automotive team manager, GB
Apart from that
Also members of the NEAA
Association with NAA
Members for 3 years
Why did you join the NAA?
Starting a new team focused on Automotive you need sound links into the industry to learn; the NAA was our ideal link.
Personal
Married with two children and two fantastic grandsons. My passion outside of family is my classic motorcycle collection of mainly Italian bikes. When I am not restoring bikes I love to tour around Europe and especially Northern Spain. This has become a regular trip for the lads and each year we have between 8 and 12 friends make the journey.
Favourite football team
Manchester United but also keep an eye on Bolton Wanderers.
Musical performer
Bruce Springsteen
Movie
Home Alone 1 & 2. Just kills me!!
Books
Anything on bikes!
Best motoring moment
Touring around Europe in 1977 with my best mate on my 350 Triumph! No motorway, no map and no idea!!
Best business advice you’ve ever received?
It’s a quote from Calvin Coolidge: “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”
