George Dutile, WG’17, is a Veteran Who Made a Successful Transition Back to Civilian Life

George Dutile, a Greenwich resident who served 10 deployments in the military, shared his stories at a Veterans Day assembly at Greenwich High School on November 11. His tight-fitting vest saved his life during an explosion in Baghdad while other students heard about how his body was spared by such garments.

He then attended Wharton Business School to make a career transition and to build on his family legacy.

Early Life and Education

No matter your level of experience or knowledge about teaching, early childhood education is the most beneficial investment you can make for your child’s future. These critical years lay the groundwork for brain development and lay the foundations of later learning, behavior, physical and mental health.

The first five years of life are critical for a child’s development. During this period, children are most likely to acquire the emotional skills needed for healthy adulthood.

Many communities invest heavily in early childhood programs due to their proven positive impacts on children and families, including reducing poverty, decreasing crime rates, encouraging healthy growth and development, as well as improving school performance.

Professional Career

George Dutile served in the military for 16 years, serving 10 combat deployments that kept him away from his family for extended periods. Despite these difficulties, George never missed a day of duty.

As he returned home and began the transition back into civilian life, he felt the need for change. That is when he decided to pursue an MBA degree.

Professional jobs typically require a college education to perform their duties and responsibilities. Examples of professionals include doctors, lawyers, scientists, accountants, teachers, and nurses. Nonprofessional occupations on the other hand require less college training to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

Achievements and Honors

George Dutile (WG’17), is an inspiring veteran who made a smooth transition from military service to civilian life. He married, had two children and is currently in an MBA program that supports veterans.

Dutile holds an MBA from Wharton Business School and currently works at Goldman Sachs in New York City. Throughout his military career, Dutile served in 10 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

On one mission, he was on the front lines of Fallujah. As part of a special operations unit, his task was to breach a village gate and enter the town.

He crawled into a tunnel on his stomach, calling it “Vietnam style,” and found an immense bunker full of equipment and supplies. This mission ignited a new passion in him.

Personal Life

George Dutile has an illustrious military career. He spent ten years in the Special Operations community, culminating in 10 combat deployments.

He served in Afghanistan for seven of those deployments and lamented the recent withdrawal of U.S. forces from that country.

While on deployment, he helped form a pact to prioritize human rights protection for girls in the country. This meant not only guaranteeing they could attend school safely but also safeguarding them against any attacks on their humanity.

After their military careers, George and his wife wanted to make a major life transition. So they took out a piece of cardboard and wrote down everything that mattered most in their lives on it; ranking priorities and crossing off anything unnecessary.

Net Worth

George Dutile’s net worth is estimated to range between $600 million and $1 billion. He has invested in private equity firms and provided support for veterans transitioning back into civilian life.

He is married with two children and works at Goldman Sachs in New York. Additionally, he recently joined an MBA program designed specifically for veterans at Wharton Business School in Pennsylvania.

He is one of the few veterans in Greenwich who has successfully transitioned back into civilian life after serving his country. He credits Wharton College with helping him get started on a new career, and his family for their support throughout the process. Furthermore, he hopes his experiences can make a difference in other veterans’ lives by sharing them with them.