Andrew Handford

Chief Product Officer

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“Great products don’t just solve problems—they empower people. At Thrive, we’re building technology that makes healthcare feel more connected, intuitive, and human.”

Andrew leads Thrive Health’s product strategy and development, ensuring our platform meets the needs of patients, providers, and health systems in an ever-evolving landscape. With a focus on usability, scalability, and impact, he brings decades of experience in shaping technology that delivers real-world value.

Andrew has held senior executive roles across Canada’s tech ecosystem, including SVP of Products at Crystal Decisions—where he helped scale the company through its $1.3B acquisition—and later at Hootsuite, where he led global technology and product teams. He’s also served as COO of Ecotagious, helping position the company for acquisition, and has spent over two decades advising and mentoring startups and growth-stage technology and software companies.

Andrew holds a B.ScE (Engineering) degree from Queen's University and an MBA from UBC. When he’s not immersed in product strategy, you’ll likely find enjoying mountain life in Whistler, BC.

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