Hippo welcomes Andy Kemp as Chief Commercial Officer

The independent digital transformation consultancy has strengthened its executive team with key appointment of industry leader.

Bringing over 25 years of deep expertise and experience in digital and data transformation across the public and private sectors, Andy Kemp has joined Leeds-headquartered Hippo as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer.

Andy was previously the Director for Public Sector at Kainos, responsible for strategic direction, ensuring operational efficiency and delivery excellence across a wide range of UK Government departments. With prior commercial leadership roles at both Kainos and BAE Systems, Andy’s extensive background spans both public and private sector transformation and management experience.

Stepping into the role of CCO at Hippo, Andy will be responsible for driving Hippo’s commercial strategy, forging strategic partnerships and accelerating the delivery of impactful digital solutions for the company’s growing portfolio of public and private sector clients.

Throughout his career, Andy has demonstrated a passionate commitment to building and leading high-performing teams. His approach is deeply rooted in collaboration, working side-by-side with customers and partners to deliver tangible business outcomes that fundamentally improve the lives of end users.

At Hippo, Andy will leverage his decades of experience to continue scaling the business, while ensuring the company continues to deliver human-centered, AI-enabled and data-driven solutions.

Andy Kemp, Chief Commercial Officer at Hippo, said:

“Hippo has built a phenomenal reputation for delivering successful human-centred digital transformation and I am incredibly excited to join the team. We have highly ambitious growth targets, and I am eager to lead our collaborative teams in cementing our existing and building new strategic partnerships, expanding our reach, and taking our evolving capabilities to deliver some of the most important services in digital government, healthcare and the private sector.”

Adam Lewis, CEO and Founder at Hippo, said

“As Hippo takes the next step on its growth journey, we’re delighted to have Andy on board and leading our commercial strategy. Andy’s experience across the public and private sector, and proven track record of driving commercial success and building strategic partnerships will ensure that as we grow, we continue to deliver outcomes for our clients that set us apart.”

Andy’s appointment comes after Hippo recently celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. 2026 has seen the company secure significant new contracts and clients across health, government and private sector, combined with a continuous increase in recruitment across the business’ professions. Hippo has grown into one of the UK’s largest independent digital services consultancies, with over 700 dedicated specialists across six national offices in Leeds, London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, and Glasgow.

About Hippo
Hippo is a trusted digital services partner, founded in Leeds in 2016, that designs and delivers AI-enabled digital systems that are human-centred and built for measurable outcomes. As a 700-strong consultancy with six offices across the UK, Hippo brings together strategy, research, design, data and engineering to deliver digital services that are intuitive for people and intelligent by design. Its work for the NHS, DHSC, DWP, Virgin, Ministry of Justice and the wider UK public and private sectors has led to transformational results for millions of citizens every day.

For further information visit hippodigital.co.uk