Charlie Thompson

McKinsey | LBS MBA | Former Parachute Regiment Officer

London, England, United Kingdom

About

I'm an inquisitive, motivated problem solver who is passionate about helping others understand and solve issues.

Experience

  • Associate at McKinsey & Company
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • British Army (9 yrs 7 mos)
    • Army Reservist
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Adjutant (Senior Workforce Manager)
      Jul 2022 - May 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

      • Senior Captain working directly to the Commanding Officer (CO) as the principal administrative staff officer. Main advisor to the CO and key problem solver for Unit issues. • Human resources manager responsible for a workforce of 800, including all medical, welfare and discipline matters. Ensured the Unit was appropriately staffed and prepared to execute operations.

    • Specialist Platoon Commander
      Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs

      • Commanded 75 specialist personnel from across Army, Navy and RAF. Managed 10 direct reports. • Deployed on operations in 2021 and 2022.

  • Peer Leader - Consulting at London Business School
    Sep 2025 - May 2026 · 9 mos

    Providing advice, support, and mentoring to LBS students aspiring to consulting roles

  • Summer Associate at McKinsey & Company
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    Returning as a Full Time Associate in 2026

  • Caseworker at David Burrowes MP
    Apr 2012 - Dec 2016 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    • Provided advice and support to constituents on a variety of issues, through liaison with Government agencies, the voluntary sector and others to resolve matters. • Provided information, advice and support for individuals on a range of financial, health, housing and other issues. • Drafted correspondence and managed constituency diary.