Andy Rafal is CEO of OLI, a company focused on electrolyte chemistry and the transformation of industrial data into operational insight. Since 2017, he has expanded the organisation from a specialist team of 20 to a multidisciplinary group of over 80 chemists, engineers, and data scientists.
Under his leadership, OLI has advanced simulation capabilities that predict corrosion, scaling, and wastewater chemistry, supporting customers across oil and gas, energy, and mining in reducing emissions, optimising water usage, and improving cost efficiency. His current focus is on extending these predictive capabilities from engineering design into live operations, positioning them as a physics-based governance layer for digital twins and industrial AI.
Prior to OLI, Andy spent 15 years building Tiger Consumer Management, developing expertise in capital allocation and long-term strategic planning, which continues to shape OLI’s growth and culture. He is also active in philanthropy, serving as a board member of the Literacy Academy Collective and a trustee of the Tiger Foundation, supporting initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty in New York City.