Candid Names Andrew Shaw Chief Product and Technology Officer

April 21, 2026
Candid has appointed Andrew Shaw as Chief Product and Technology Officer, giving him responsibility for product strategy, technology infrastructure, and scaling the group’s Live Marketing platform across its agencies.

Candid has appointed Andrew Shaw as Chief Product and Technology Officer, effective immediately, announced in a press release. Shaw will oversee the group’s product strategy, technology infrastructure, and the expansion of its agency brands across the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

He will focus on accelerating the development of Candid’s Live Marketing platform, an AI powered system that integrates strategy, campaigns, media, and creative functions. The goal is to scale the platform to enterprise level and strengthen its competitive position.

Shaw joins Candid after serving as Director of Product at OLX in Amsterdam and previously holding a senior product leadership role at adidas in Germany. Originally from South Africa, he brings experience in managing international technology organizations.

Candid stated that Shaw’s appointment is part of its continued investment in technology and leadership as it expands its platform and agency network across markets.

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