James Warner is a chassis dynamics engineering manager for McLaren Automotive. With full vehicle technical responsibility for the Mclaren 620R and 765LT he is responsible for taking the design from concept all the way through to customer delivery.
12,000+
alumni across the globe
a vibrant
community
Welcoming former pupils, parents and staff, the Alumni Office supports a global network of Hamptonians. We are here to support this thriving community and provide opportunities for alumni to connect with each other and the School.
Alumni events & reunions
Each year, Hampton School holds a variety of alumni events, from reunions and networking evenings, to sporting events and occasions. These events reunite old friends, help alumni make new ones, and provide opportunities for personal and professional development.
Upcoming Events
WHY HAMPTON ALUMNI?
Events
At Hampton we organise a wide range of events from reunions to formal dinners and networking to sporting occasions. Our alumni also support the Hampton School Careers Programme.
Connecting
Hamptonians benefit from valuable networking opportunities across a wide range of professions, enjoy social and sporting events and reconnect with former school friends at one of our regular reunions.
Events
At Hampton we organise a wide range of events from reunions to formal dinners and networking to sporting occasions. Our alumni also support the Hampton School Careers Programme.
Connecting
Hamptonians benefit from valuable networking opportunities across a wide range of professions, enjoy social and sporting events and reconnect with former school friends at one of our regular reunions.
Events
At Hampton we organise a wide range of events from reunions to formal dinners and networking to sporting occasions. Our alumni also support the Hampton School Careers Programme.
Making a
difference
753
supporters donated to our last Giving Day
Hamptonians aspire for their personal best, while supporting those around them with kindness. Currently 107 pupils are on completely Free Places at Hampton School. The Fitzwygram Foundation aims to build on this, as well as to encourage members of our alumni and wider community to support us in this ambition and help transform even more lives through a Hampton education.
107
Hampton pupils on completely free places
James Warner
OH (2004)
McLaren Engineer
Adnan Ebrahim
OH (2008)
Tech Entrepreneur
Adnan Ebrahim was named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2020. He set up the motor enthusiast website Car Throttle while studying Economics at UCL and has now founded a mental health app called MindLabs.
Louis Lynagh
OH (2019)
Rugby Player, Harlequins, England
After 27 tries in 58 senior appearances with Harlequins, the former Hampton Rugby Captain now plays wing for Italian club, Benetton and made his international debut in the 2024 Six Nations Championship.
Finlay Bain
OH (2010)
French Horn, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hampton Music Scholar, Finlay was a Brass Finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition. He now plays 4th Horn with the RPO and has worked with leading orchestras across the UK and Europe.
Dan Youkee
OH (2004)
Sierra Leone Ebola Programme
Dr Danny worked as medical coordinator for Médecins du Monde during the Syrian refugee crisis and supported the Rohingya population in Myanmar. Daniel joined the King’s College Sierra Leone Partnership in 2014 helping to care for over 1,100 Ebola patients. He is now Country Director for the partnership.
David Peppiatt OBE
OH (1987)
British Red Cross
For over 25 years, David has worked for humanitarian relief operations in natural disasters and war-torn countries. He has been at the forefront of the British Red Cross response to international crises, including in Afghanistan, Haiti and Syria.
Dr Adam Reed
OH (2003)
Marine Biologist
Currently a Visiting Research Fellow at Southampton University’s National Oceanography Centre, Adam has been working in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey studying the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems in the Arctic and Antarctic.
Patrick Aryee
OH (2004)
Wildlife Presenter
Patrick attended Hampton through the Bursary Programme. After achieving a Master’s in Science Communication he decided on a career in front of the camera. Today, he travels the world working on some of the most popular prime-time wildlife series.
Adam Hunt
OH (2008)
TV Sports Presenter
Adam Hunt presents for Sky Sports, Amazon Prime and the Premier League. In recent years, Adam has covered Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup football for Fox Sports, reaching millions of homes across North America and Asia. He hosted Absolute Radio’s NFL coverage every Sunday night, covered cycling at the London Olympics in 2012 and has reported live from Wimbledon and The Open for IMG Media.
Sir Brian May
OH (1965)
Rock Legend
Sir Brian May is a founding member of one of the UK’s most successful bands, Queen, a world-renowned guitarist, songwriter, producer and performer, a Doctor of Astrophysics, and a passionate advocate and campaigner for animal rights. After writing 22 hits for Queen, Brian returned to his studies graduating with a PhD in Astrophysics in 2007.
Sam Rowley
OH (2013)
Photographer
Winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People’s Choice Award, Sam is in high demand for his work. He is now at the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol.
James Warner
OH (2004)
McLaren Engineer
James Warner is a chassis dynamics engineering manager for McLaren Automotive. With full vehicle technical responsibility for the Mclaren 620R and 765LT he is responsible for taking the design from concept all the way through to customer delivery.
Adnan Ebrahim
OH (2008)
Tech Entrepreneur
Adnan Ebrahim was named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2020. He set up the motor enthusiast website Car Throttle while studying Economics at UCL and has now founded a mental health app called MindLabs.
Louis Lynagh
OH (2019)
Rugby Player, Harlequins, England
After 27 tries in 58 senior appearances with Harlequins, the former Hampton Rugby Captain now plays wing for Italian club, Benetton and made his international debut in the 2024 Six Nations Championship.
Finlay Bain
OH (2010)
French Horn, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hampton Music Scholar, Finlay was a Brass Finalist in the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition. He now plays 4th Horn with the RPO and has worked with leading orchestras across the UK and Europe.
Dan Youkee
OH (2004)
Sierra Leone Ebola Programme
Dr Danny worked as medical coordinator for Médecins du Monde during the Syrian refugee crisis and supported the Rohingya population in Myanmar. Daniel joined the King’s College Sierra Leone Partnership in 2014 helping to care for over 1,100 Ebola patients. He is now Country Director for the partnership.
David Peppiatt OBE
OH (1987)
British Red Cross
For over 25 years, David has worked for humanitarian relief operations in natural disasters and war-torn countries. He has been at the forefront of the British Red Cross response to international crises, including in Afghanistan, Haiti and Syria.
Dr Adam Reed
OH (2003)
Marine Biologist
Currently a Visiting Research Fellow at Southampton University’s National Oceanography Centre, Adam has been working in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey studying the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems in the Arctic and Antarctic.
Patrick Aryee
OH (2004)
Wildlife Presenter
Patrick attended Hampton through the Bursary Programme. After achieving a Master’s in Science Communication he decided on a career in front of the camera. Today, he travels the world working on some of the most popular prime-time wildlife series.
Adam Hunt
OH (2008)
TV Sports Presenter
Adam Hunt presents for Sky Sports, Amazon Prime and the Premier League. In recent years, Adam has covered Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup football for Fox Sports, reaching millions of homes across North America and Asia. He hosted Absolute Radio’s NFL coverage every Sunday night, covered cycling at the London Olympics in 2012 and has reported live from Wimbledon and The Open for IMG Media.
Sir Brian May
OH (1965)
Rock Legend
Sir Brian May is a founding member of one of the UK’s most successful bands, Queen, a world-renowned guitarist, songwriter, producer and performer, a Doctor of Astrophysics, and a passionate advocate and campaigner for animal rights. After writing 22 hits for Queen, Brian returned to his studies graduating with a PhD in Astrophysics in 2007.
Sam Rowley
OH (2013)
Photographer
Winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People’s Choice Award, Sam is in high demand for his work. He is now at the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol.
James Warner
OH (2004)
McLaren Engineer
James Warner is a chassis dynamics engineering manager for McLaren Automotive. With full vehicle technical responsibility for the Mclaren 620R and 765LT he is responsible for taking the design from concept all the way through to customer delivery.
Adnan Ebrahim
OH (2008)
Tech Entrepreneur
Adnan Ebrahim was named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2020. He set up the motor enthusiast website Car Throttle while studying Economics at UCL and has now founded a mental health app called MindLabs.