About
Former Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Air Force (2019-2023) who championed adoption of space systems, drones, and AI. He advises on defense technology and international partnerships.
Experience
- MyDefenceMember of the Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentNørresundby, Denmark
- STI LimitedNon Executive Directorcurrent2025 — present
- Bridgepoint GroupSenior Adviser Aerospace and Defencecurrent2025 — present
- FacultyStrategic Advisorcurrent2024 — present
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Senior Advisorcurrent2025 — present
- AlloyedSenior Advisorcurrent2025 — present
- Intrepid Growth PartnersSenior Advisorcurrent2024 — presentToronto, Canada and London, UK
- Caeli NovaSenior Advisorcurrent2025 — present
- King's College LondonVisiting Professorcurrent2024 — present
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Royal Air Force1986 — 2023
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Chief of the Air Staff2019 — 2023
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Deputy Commander Capability2018 — 2019
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Assistant Chief of the Air Staff2017 — 2018
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Commander British Forces Cyprus2015 — 2017
- Royal Air Force (RAF)Notable Early Roles1986 — 2014
- Civil Aviation AuthorityNon Executive Board Member2017 — 2018
Education
- Oriel College, OxfordMaster of Arts - MA, Engineering Science1986 — 1989
- King's College LondonMaster of Arts - MA, Defence Studies2003 — 2004
- Ysgol Friars Bangor1979 — 1986
Skills & more
Guest Lecturing2Project ManagementBusiness TransformationProject Portfolio ManagementPeople DevelopmentOperational PlanningOrganizational Leadership1Board of DirectorsRisk ManagementCorporate GovernanceChange ManagementMentoring2
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StrategyLeadershipStrategic PlanningFrom Sir's professional profile.
Colleagues at Intrepid Growth Partners
Adrian Weller
Growth Partner at Intrepid Growth Partners
Ajay Agrawal
Co-founder & Partner at Intrepid Growth Partners
Brian “Tap” Taptich
Growth Partner at Intrepid Growth Partners
George Hoyem
Venture Partner at Lavrock Ventures
Grant Wallace
Principal at Intrepid Growth Partners
Harley Finkelstein
Investor at Felicis Ventures
Jessica Galli
Principal at Intrepid Growth Partners
Jessica Hao
Senior Associate at Intrepid Growth Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Sir Mike Wigston work?
- Sir Mike Wigston is Senior Advisor at Intrepid Growth Partners.
Same school
Also attended Oriel College, Oxford1
Also attended King's College London222
Harry StebbingsFounder & General Partner at 20VCDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesJohn HortonInvestor at DN CapitalBob ThomasPartner at OxxKatherineHealthcare Investment Lead at Hummingbird VenturesÖzge Gizem YerlikayaGeneral Counsel at Idacapital
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