He takes up his new role as director of strategy and communications at Pinewood today.

Andrew M Smith has been promoted to director of strategy and communications at Pinewood Shepperton. The new post will see Smith sitting on the Pinewood board as an executive director.

Smith joined Pinewood in June 2008 as group director corporate affairs. He was appointed company secretary in December 2010.

He is a member of the Film Skills Council, the Skillset Craft and Technical Skills Academy Industry Board, and the British Film Commission Advisory Board.