Executive in residence
Victoria University hosts an annual Executive in Residence program that invites distinguished leaders from diverse fields and backgrounds to join us.
By sharing their wealth of knowledge and insights, these industry leaders help students and staff connect and learn from experienced professionals, enhancing teaching and learning in many ways.
Learn more about our 2026 Executive in Residence
Andrew Poole is an accomplished global business leader with a track record of driving growth, transformation, and organisational performance across the sports, lifestyle, and consumer sectors. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Quad Lock, a Melbourne based company that has evolved from a fast‑growing direct‑to‑consumer brand into a global lifestyle business. Since joining in 2022, Andrew has led the company through significant expansion, strengthened its international footprint, and positioned it for long‑term strategic growth.
Before joining Quad Lock, Andrew built an extensive career at Nike across the United States, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand. His roles included Senior Sales Director for Nike Sportswear in North America, Managing Director for Nike Pacific, and multiple leadership positions across sales, category management, and business unit direction. In these roles, he led large commercial teams, shaped consumer centric strategies, expanded partner retail networks, and helped drive Nike’s growth in key global markets.
His leadership at Quad Lock has been marked by strategic clarity, cultural stewardship, and a focus on scaling sustainably. Under his guidance, the company has continued to expand its product range, grow its global customer base, and strengthen its operational capabilities. Andrew’s experience navigating complex global organisations, combined with his ability to build high performing teams, has positioned him as a respected leader in the consumer and lifestyle sectors.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts (Recreation) from Victoria University. Based in Melbourne, he is recognised for his authentic leadership style, commitment to organisational culture, and passion for developing people and brands.
