Andy Hayman was the Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary and latterly Assistant Commissioner at New Scotland Yard in charge of protecting the Royal Family, government ministers, visiting diplomat’s resident in London, counter terrorism and security at UK airports. As the police service lead for counter terrorism, he led the investigation into the 7/7 London bombings and all terrorist plots between 2005 and 2008. In 2007, Andy led probably the most challenging investigation to stop the bombing of seven transatlantic flights from London to Heathrow whilst in mid-flight. These led to successful convictions of perpetrators and the stopping of further planned attacks. Andy’s varied police career has given him experience in dealing with major criminality, corruption, security and management development at board...
Andy Hayman was the Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary and latterly Assistant Commissioner at New Scotland Yard in charge of protecting the Royal Family, government ministers, visiting diplomat’s resident in London, counter terrorism and security at UK airports. As the police service lead for counter terrorism, he led the investigation into the 7/7 London bombings and all terrorist plots between 2005 and 2008. In 2007, Andy led probably the most challenging investigation to stop the bombing of seven transatlantic flights from London to Heathrow whilst in mid-flight. These led to successful convictions of perpetrators and the stopping of further planned attacks.
Andy’s varied police career has given him experience in dealing with major criminality, corruption, security and management development at board level.
Since his retirement he has utilised his background and reputation to support global and UK private sector organisations to tackle business continuity issues and improving market share. This area of expertise has been complemented with a successful media presence as author, television and radio commentator, onscreen documentary contributor and consultant.
Andy has been a retained columnist and security commentator for The Times newspaper, LBC news and ITV news where his insights of policing, security and terrorism has provided unique perspectives on past and unfolding events. He has provided interviews to the late Sir David Frost ‘Over the World (Al Jazeera), Stephen Sackur ‘Hardtalk’ (BBC) and Sir Trevor McDonald ‘Tonight’ (ITV).
Andy has presented and helped produce a three-part radio documentary ‘Policing Britain’ broadcast on BBC radio 4. This examined the challenges facing policing in Britain. He advised the production team of BBC 2 four-part documentary 7/7: The London Bombings and featured as a contributor. This series told the full story of the London terrorist attacks, the aftermath and the failed attacks on London on 21st July 2005 and the fatal shooting of John Charles de Menzes.
He performed a similar role in the production of Amazon Prime TV documentary ’Real line of Duty’. This series tells the story of an undercover New Scotland Yard police unit led by Andy which targeted corrupt police officers that engulfed the Met police in the 1990’s.
Andy performed a unique role as production consultant for Disney channel on the drama series Suspect. Their aim was to write and produce a drama documentary depicting the events and aftermath of 7/7 London Bombings. The production team were keen to use leading film actors to portray the main characters dealing with the bombing incident – some had Hollywood status. Max Beesley an award-winning British actor played the part of Andy which is an acknowledgement of Andy’s role in the Met Police response to the terrorist attack.
Andy is a successful author publishing The Terrorist Hunters in collaboration with Margaret Gilmore. This book offers an inside look at the UK’s counter terrorism efforts from the early 2000’s and 2008. It details Andy’s role in leading the response to these events and other major terrorist investigations.
Andy is a regular conference speaker and after dinner speaker which offers a serious and light-hearted insight and reflection of working with government, royalty and managing major events.
Andy was awarded the Queens Police Medal (QPM) in 2004 and was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2006.
Andy finds his voluntary work supporting local schools a rewarding experience where he is able to help school leaders face their day-to-day challenges. He loves his time in the gym and the theatre.
