Andrew Cardillo
Professional Experience
Andrew Cardillo is the Marketing Director for CLA Meridian Capital and a member of the firm’s senior leadership team. In this role, he partners with senior bankers and industry teams to support business development through strategies that strengthen visibility, advance thought leadership, and enhance deal origination efforts in the middle market.
Prior to joining CLA Meridian Capital, Andrew’s career spanned B2B marketing, communication, and brand management roles, including time in agency and Fortune 500 environments. This multidisciplinary experience informs his data-driven, client-focused approach to positioning professional services firms in competitive markets.
Education & Certification
Andrew earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Certificates in Global Business and Leadership Formation from Seattle University, where he graduated with honors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Washington, where he double majored in Journalism and Drama, and completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at the International Secondary School of Eindhoven in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Community Service and Involvement
Andrew volunteers with Padrino Children’s Foundation, a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Mexican Asociación Civil that provides medical care services to low-income families in Baja California Sur. He is a classically trained musician and actor with stage experience in the Netherlands, Texas, Washington, and California, as well as film and television credits in the United States. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and extended family.
