Mar 19 - Freddie Pitto Is New Regimental Secretary
Frederick “Freddie” Pitto has been named as the Royal Gibraltar Regiment’s new Regimental Secretary.
The honorary two year position is ideally suited to Freddie who served in the Regiment as a Reservist Officer for 18 years.
He joined the Royal Gibraltar Regiment in1980 and was commissioned in 1981. When he first joined the reserves he was working as a Professional Technical Officer for Royal Navy Supplies and in 1989 he took a job at Gibunco, where he is now a Group Manager.
Freddie balanced a busy business career with his military life whilst bringing up a young family, his son John followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Royal Gibraltar Regiment as a regular officer. Captain John Pitto is currently the Aide De Camp (ADC) to the Governor:
“The Regiment is basically a family unit, so many other officers and soldiers have family links; I feel very proud of my son who has taken the position of ADC to the Governor and look forward to working with the Regiment and supporting them on various issues. I have already been getting involved in raising funds for the Benevolent Fund and am helping to organise events to celebrate the Regiment’s 75th Anniversary this year.” He said.
Freddie is looking forward to the challenge ahead and said: “I feel very honoured to be given this appointment, I have been away for so long, but now I am travelling less it is a very good time for me.”
Commanding Officer Ivor Lopez said: “I am delighted that Freddie has accepted the position of Regimental Secretary, he has a wealth of military knowledge and has travelled extensively within his civilian career, and I am sure this vast experience will be a great asset to the Regiment.”
