Alistaire Pickles

About Alistaire Pickles

I like building things that work—at scale, under pressure, and when the stakes are high.I’m a product, strategy, and operations leader with experience at Mastercard and McKinsey, where I’ve sat at the intersection of business, technology, and execution—shaping product roadmaps, driving large-scale transformations, and translating strategy into results that actually show up on the P&L.My expertise centers on owning outcomes end-to-end, making tradeoffs with imperfect information, and aligning teams around clear goals. I’ve led product initiatives from concept to launch, and tackled complex operating problems—from process redesign to performance improvement to post-strategy implementation. I’m especially energized by roles that combine product thinking with operational rigor and customer impact.Industry-wise, my background naturally anchors me across technology and financial services, where I bring a practitioner’s understanding of how regulated, scaled organizations really function—and how to make them better. Outside of work, I’m a former national-level competitive swimmer, which still shapes how I show up professionally: disciplined preparation, comfort with hard work, and the belief that consistent execution beats flashy ideas over the long run. Progress is built lap by lap.I’m always interested in connecting with people who care about building great products, improving how businesses operate, and turning strategy into sustained impact. If that sounds like you—or if you’re building something interesting in technology or financial services—let’s connect here on LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Global Co-lead, Lifecycle Management Practice

   Mastercard

   Jun 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Led global Lifecycle Management consulting product P&L, focused on increasing profitability of national and mid-market client banks. Led strategy and operations for global product team, ensured accurate revenue tracking, budget and forecasting activities.

Education

• Harvard Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• University of Sydney

  Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

Skills

• Transportation
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Logistics
• Asset Managment
• Analytical Modelling
• Teamwork
• Negotiation
• Aviation
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Business Strategy