Alastair MacIntyre
Associate Member and Consultant @Universal Defence And Security Solutions
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Member and Consultant @Universal Defence And Security Solutions
Universal Defence and Security Solutions Ltd (UDSS) provide world leading business security solutions including military and defence consultancy, defence solutions and wider security advice, assistance and solutions to Governments and businesses. UDSS leverage UK Defence and Security Knowledge for the benefit of the UK MoD and its allies and partners, and the businesses that support them.
EDUCATION
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
British Army Officer Training
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
MA, Geography
Cranfield University
MA, Defence Technology and Management
University of Aberdeen
MA (Honours), Geography
Alliance Manchester Business School
Advanced Management Achievement Course - Business Administration and General Management
SKILLS
ABOUT ALASTAIR MACINTYRE
An authentic and results-driven senior executive with over 30 years of leadership experience spanning the military, industrial, manufacturing, defence, automotive and technology sectors. My career has taken me from command roles in the British Army to VP and CXO positions in industry, where I have consistently delivered strategic growth, operational excellence and large-scale transformation. I specialise in bridging strategy and execution - turning complex challenges into clear, actionable plans that deliver measurable results. Whether operating at board level or leading teams on the ground, I bring structure, pace, and clarity to high-risk, regulated and time-critical environments. My experience includes leading major transformation programmes, scaling businesses and delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions; particularly within sustainable logistics. I thrive in complexity and bring immediate value through strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to align stakeholders behind a shared purpose. Core Expertise - Leadership & Team Development: Building, coaching and mentoring high-performing teams creating alignment, accountability and a strong delivery culture - Strategic Planning & Execution: Translating vision into executable strategy, with a focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation - Operational Excellence: Deep expertise across supply chain, S & OP, network design, and large-scale programme delivery - Transformation & Change: Leading complex transformation programmes across regulated and high-pressure environments - Stakeholder Engagement: Trusted advisor at board and ministerial level; skilled at building strong partnerships across cultural and organisational boundaries that deliver commercial win-win outcomes - Innovation & Growth: Scaling businesses, entering new markets, and delivering profitable innovation in industrial and deep-tech sectors As a Certified Business Profit Coach and advisor, I work with leadership teams in industrial, manufacturing, automotive, defence, and technology sectors. I help them eliminate operational chaos, implement structure and process, and achieve predictable, sustainable profitability - without increasing complexity or workload. I offer a rare crossover of military leadership, commercial acumen, and entrepreneurial experience; combined with board-level gravitas and a proven P&L track record. This allows me to support organisations in scaling effectively, diversifying markets, and delivering innovation with discipline and financial control.
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