Andy Schwartz

Vice President
Andy Schwartz
HOME BASE
Chicago
BEFORE ACCORDION
  • OperationsRx

  • Peli BioThermal
  • Scholastic Book Fairs

ALMA MATER
  • Indiana University

HOME BASE
Chicago
BEFORE ACCORDION
  • OperationsRx

  • Peli BioThermal
  • Scholastic Book Fairs

ALMA MATER
  • Indiana University

Andy is a Vice President with nearly three decades of manufacturing and distribution operations excellence experience. He partners with clients and key stakeholders to raise the bar and drive transformational change.

Prior to joining Accordion, Andy was a Senior Consultant with OperationsRx. He worked on several challenging engagements including operational improvement, inventory management, and interim management across a diverse range of clients delivering exceptional results.

Before OperationsRx, Andy served as Regional Network Manager – Americas at Peli BioThermal, a global supplier of temperature-controlled packaging and service provider to the global life sciences industry. He provided support, built culture and ensured that the Americas network was providing superior results via all processes.  By strategically launching new centers in key areas, Andy ensured seamless operations for critical customer product launches during a period of remarkable EBITDA growth of 45% annually.

Andy has honed his analytical capabilities and drive through successful leadership in various industries. His career spans retail, medical device manufacturing, foundry operations, copper fittings, chain fabrication and assembly, aerospace fabrication, building supplies distribution, storage shed fabrication and distribution, book fair distribution and automotive after-market packaging and distribution.

Andy holds a BS in Public Affairs – Management from Indiana University and is currently pursuing his PMP certification.

Something you should know
  • Student Equipment Manager for Indiana University Football at the All American, Peach and Liberty Bowls
  • Star gazer on clear nights
  • Known to take too many photographs
Noteworthy
  • Launched start-up service operations in Indiana, California, Toronto, Baltimore and Ahmedabad for Peli BioThermal
  • Awarded President's Safety Award, Operational Excellence and Highest Net Income as a % of Revenue for site performance at Scholastic Book Fairs