Alastair Pittaway (he/him)
- Programme: MBA
- Nationality: British
- Scholarship: London Business School Military Scholarship
Education: Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, UK
Pre-MBA industry: Military
Pre-MBA role: Warfare Officer, Royal Navy
Clubs: Military and Defence Club, Consulting Club, Entrepreneurship Club.
About me: Before joining London Business School, I spent 11 years as an officer in the Royal Navy, serving around the world in a variety of operational and leadership roles. Highlights include becoming one of the Navy’s youngest commanding officers at 24, supporting the evacuation of civilians from Sudan during the civil war, and leading a department of over 100 people aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, the UK’s flagship aircraft carrier.
I decided to pursue an MBA at London Business School to broaden my commercial understanding, challenge myself in a completely new environment and transition into business.
At London Business School, I’m a Stream C Community Representative and an active member of the Consulting and Military & Defence clubs. I’m particularly passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, emerging technologies and helping others navigate unconventional career paths.
Outside the classroom, I love bringing people together, exploring London’s food and drink scene and supporting West Ham United!
I’m always happy to chat about life after the military, transitioning into business, applying to London Business School without a traditional academic background, or simply grabbing a coffee.
Three topics I can be approached about: Veterans; non-traditional background; Brits at London Business School.
Email: apittaway.MBA@london.edu