i don't know him personally
but in my experience with wt
they tend to promote the most slimy people to the highest positions
(there are sincere elders around, but typically...)
if someone is giving a prominent talk on love
they tend to be the biggest hater
if they are giving a talk on faith
they tend to be the most unfaithful
if they are giving a talk on integrity
they tend to be the most back-stabbing s.o.b's
it's the watchtower way
the outside of the cup is all clean looking, sophisticated, good speaking skills/poise/etc
the inside is filthy
that "Ben Elder" fellow who speaks for the "european freedom" jw group is an example
looks squeaky clean and innocent
but his words are like a dragon burning up the poor and lowly without any remorse
it's horrible and demonic
so this andy dude, for him to get that position
he's probably a big jerk with no faith in the bible and no love for truth
that'd be the pattern, the watchtower way
doesn't mean he can't change though