Andrew Richards is the CEO and founder of Codeplay Software Ltd., which is a successful business that has been in operation since 2002. The company specializes in creating compilers and software development tools that are used for gaming and mobile phone products. Over the years, Codeplay has gained a lot of experience in this area, which is now being applied to develop heterogeneous processing products for machine learning and vision processing. Furthermore, Andrew is also a strong leader in open standards definitions and is currently serving as the chair of the Khronos SYCL for OpenCL group. He is also the chair of the Software Working Group for the HSA Foundation. These responsibilities highlight his experience and expertise in defining open standards for the software development industry. Andrew Richards is a graduate of Cambridge University where he earned a degree in Computer Science and Physics. This education has provided him with a strong foundation in both fields that has helped him succeed in his professional endeavors. Overall, Andrew is an experienced and accomplished CEO who has a deep understanding of the software development industry.