My name is Andrew Georges, and I am the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Pressidium. I have been working in IT for as long as I can remember, from back when connecting to the internet sounded like a fax machine screaming at you. I hold multiple degrees in Computer Science, Telecommunications, and Management, but the real education came from building systems in the real world, often by breaking them first. I have been a licensed Radio Amateur since 1994, which taught me early on the value of communication, resilience, and curiosity.
Throughout my career, from hands-on engineering roles to serving as Systems Engineering & Design Director for a major national telecom carrier, one belief stayed constant: technology should empower, not restrict. That’s why open source captured my imagination and never let go.
I see open source not just as a way of building software, but as a philosophy, that innovation belongs to everyone, and that collaboration creates far stronger foundations than competition alone.
Today, at Pressidium, I continue to build on that belief: creating infrastructure that is powerful, open, and built to serve.
The Journey Began
Before WordPress, my professional life was grounded in systems engineering, enterprise infrastructure, and telecom networks. I spent years solving large-scale technical problems for organizations that needed systems they could trust.
I discovered WordPress during the search for platforms that aligned with a bigger vision: openness, flexibility, and community-driven innovation.
WordPress wasn’t just a tool. It was — and still is — a movement. It made sense to commit to something that respected both the art and the science of building for the web.
The Need for “Pressidium”
Pressidium logo
Pressidium started from a simple but stubborn belief: managed WordPress hosting could be so much better. My role was not just helping architect the technical side but also defining the commercial strategy, customer experience, and long-term vision. We didn’t just want to host WordPress websites. We wanted to enable serious businesses and digital creators to scale safely, without the infrastructure becoming the problem.
It wasn’t easy.
Building high-availability architecture while explaining to the market why it mattered — and doing it without venture capital shortcuts — meant living every day as both engineers and entrepreneurs. But the result was worth it: a platform that delivers what it promises, trusted by agencies, publishers, and enterprises around the world.
Myself with my Brilliant Team
Pressidium’s Four Founders, at our commercial launch during WCEU way back in 2014
From WCEU back in 2014
From WCEU back in 2014
From WCEU back in 2014
10 years later….at WCEU 2023.
Pressidium is built by a team of specialists who could easily have been successful elsewhere but chose to build something meaningful together. Our culture isn’t about hierarchy or appearances. It’s about ownership, pride in the work, and a constant unwillingness to accept “good enough.”
We try to lead by serving — making sure our team has what it needs to stay ahead and stay true to our principles.
Advice for Business Owners
If you are building a business today, especially around WordPress or web technologies, remember: your users care less about features and more about trust. Focus on reliability, focus on honesty. Choose quality over speed. There’s enormous opportunity in WordPress hosting, performance optimization, niche SaaS applications, and security. But the real differentiator is not the technology, it’s how much you truly care about the people you are building for.
WordPress & Beyond
At Pressidium, our focus remains on sustainable, strategic growth. We’re expanding into intelligent automation, edge technologies, and new service models that quietly solve big problems before clients even notice them. WordPress, in five years, will still be a major force, but it will face pressure to modernize and stay ahead of any emerging competitors. Its greatest strength remains its community.
If WordPress keeps nurturing openness, collaboration, and innovation, it won’t just survive, it will define the next generation of the open web.
Stay in Touch
My Love for the WordPress Community
WordCamps and local meetups are powerful reminders that WordPress is more than just code or plugins; it is a living, evolving community driven by a shared belief in the open web. Whenever I attend, I leave with a deeper appreciation for the passion, creativity, and collaboration that fuels this ecosystem.
As CCO, these events are valuable not just for staying close to the technology, but for understanding the real-world challenges and ambitions of the people building with WordPress every day.
I have great respect for all those who contribute, whether through code, support, education, or advocacy. It’s the quiet, consistent efforts of many that keep WordPress moving forward, and being part of that journey is a privilege.
How I Keep Myself Updated
I follow the Make WordPress blogs, WordPress.org updates, WP Tavern, and often discussions within the developer and business communities. Outside of WordPress, I keep an eye on broader tech market, startup, and engineering trends through various sources and publications (Wired, Ars Technica, TechCrunch etc), and academic resources. Staying curious across disciplines is critical, especially when you are responsible for both technical vision and commercial success.
I Have a Life Other Than the Work
Outside of work, life revolves around my family. I am a proud father of one, and being a parent continually reminds me that learning, patience, and curiosity are lifelong pursuits. In my free time, I enjoy diving into my lifelong passion for amateur radio. It’s a hobby that keeps me connected to the roots of communication technology and reminds me that even in today’s hyperconnected world, there’s something special about building connections the old-fashioned way. Holidays are a time to unplug, slow down, and recharge — moments that bring balance and perspective. When I travel, I am drawn to places near the sea or the beautiful mountain tops, where the horizon is wide and possibilities seem endless.
I Reward Myself by
For me, reward comes from doing what I love. I enjoy taking part in global radiosport competitions, known as ham radio contests, where strategy, skill, and communication come together in a way that’s both challenging and deeply satisfying. I am a proud member of the national team at SZ1A, where I compete alongside some of the best amateur radio op erators in the World. Radiosport keeps me sharp, connected to my engineering & technical roots, and reminds me why I was drawn to engineering and technology in the first place. I also believe in giving back to the community. As a member of ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service), I volunteer to provide emergency communications during disasters and community emergencies – a natural extension of my nearly 20 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. True fulfillment, for me, comes from pursuing passions consistently and using those skills to serve when it matters most.
One of my hobbies and passions – Ham Radio Contests!
