Following a history degree at New College Oxford, Alastair served in the British Army for 16 years, before joining Fired Earth Plc, running franchising and then as the Sales Director.
In 2003 he was appointed as Private Secretary to The Duke of York, supporting HRH in his trade role in support of the UK Government. He left in 2012, when The Duke of York relinquished this role.
He joined the D Group in January 2013 and worked, both as a consultant and the MD, between 2013 and 2016.
Since then he has worked in a consultancy and leadership role with various organisations, primarily working overseas, assisting in international business development.