Andrew "Andy" Baines Bernard is a
fictional character from the
U.S. comedy television series,
The Office. The character is highly insecure, yet egotistical, constantly referencing his
education at
Cornell University. Originally a salesman, Andy replaced
Michael Scott, as manager of the
Scranton division of
Dunder Mifflin, beginning with the
eighth season, although, he was not the first to do so: in the few months between Michael and Andy's tenures,
Deangelo Vickers was hired, but then left after suffering from a severe injury in the warehouse, Andy's co-workers
Dwight Schrute and
Creed Bratton were consecutively appointed acting managers, and finally
Robert California was hired as manager, but then, almost immediately, maneuvered his way into the position of
CEO of the company. Andy's status as fifth or sixth choice to be manager contributes to his insecurity, which appears to stem from his strained relationship with his parents.