Andy Lopata is an internationally recognised expert on building, nurturing, and leveraging professional relationships, lauded by the Financial Times as ‘one of Europe’s leading business networking strategists’ and by Forbes.com as ‘a true master of networking’. With over 25 years of experience, Andy has become a globally sought-after speaker, author, and mentor, distilling his extensive insights into six influential books.

A prolific contributor to the dialogue on modern leadership and networking, Andy co-hosts The Connected Leadership Podcast and is a regular online contributor to Psychology Today, with additional articles featured in Harvard Business Review and Fast Company. His profound impact in the field has earned him prestigious accolades, including induction into the Professional Speaking Association’s (PSA) Hall of Fame in 2017, and he is a Fellow of both the PSA and the Learning and Performance Institute. Andy is also a distinguished member of the Association of Business Mentors, the Society of Authors, and the Meetings Industry Association.

Renowned for his engaging presentations, Andy has delivered keynotes and workshops for leading corporations and governments worldwide. His impressive client roster includes PayPal, Amazon, Harrods, the BBC, GlaxoSmithKline, Sodexo, HSBC, Brother International Europe, Wella, Said Business School, Wembley Stadium, and the Prime Minister’s Office in Dubai. Andy’s proprietary framework, The Relationship Matrix, is widely acclaimed as a transformative tool for fostering meaningful professional connections, solidifying his reputation as a definitive voice in the dynamics of professional relationships.

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