Andrew Bloch is widely recognised entrepreneurial pioneer and transformative leader in the communications industry. In 2000, he co-founded Frank PR and revolutionised consumer PR.
When Andrew learned he had been named one of the Top 100 Influential People in the UK, his first reaction was feeling “genuinely surprised and very grateful. Being named was one of those moments where you stop, smile and quickly check someone isn’t playing a prank on you.”
Having dedicated his working life to the communications industry and the founding of businesses, Andrew describes the award as “recognition of my career journey, not just the outcomes but the risks taken, the difficult decisions made, the knocks and bumps survived and most importantly the people who’ve believed in me and backed me along the way.”
The benefits to Andrew’s businesses have been evident, with the award “opening doors and started conversations that might not have happened otherwise which, in my world, is very valuable.” Likewise, “business-wise, credibility travels fast. Personally, it’s a quiet reminder that consistency and hard graft pays-off.” Far from marking a finishing line, the award inspires Andrew to aim higher, “if anything, it raises the bar. What’s next? Building better businesses, continuing to back brilliant people, and to keep pushing myself to earn, learn and have fun.”
Despite his various business commitments, Andrew is a dedicated philanthropist who dedicates 20% of his time to charitable causes. Highlighting this, he says “with great influence comes great responsibility! I will continue to mentor, share and give back as much as I can.”
For Andrew, the Top 100 award stands apart because “it celebrates impact, not just success. That distinction matters.” He encourages other high achievers to enter, because the process forces introspection and clarity: “it makes you articulate why your work matters.” Reflecting on what the award can mean more broadly to people, he notes that “progress rarely looks linear in real life” and hearing the honest experience of others can be reassuring for anyone on the journey.” If just one person read his story and felt inspired, he hopes they’d take away a simple message of: “show up, stay curious, work hard, and don’t wait for permission.”