“I believe that businesses built around creative leaders will always have a sustainable competitive advantage over those that do not”

Stuart joins Hourigan International following more than 35 years of experience in marketing and customer roles, with more than 10 of those at CMO or CCO level. This experience spans a range of industries across brands including KFC, Optus, Aussie, Commbank and hipages.

More broadly, Stuart extends beyond the traditional marketing remit, with experience leading sales, service, partnership, product and digital teams.

Most recently, Stuart was the Chief Customer Officer for hipages, the leading online marketplace connecting homeowners with trusted tradies, where Stuart and his colleagues took the business to IPO in 2020.

As a result of this recent experience, Stuart is aware of the talent needs for contemporary creative leaders and can empathise with the challenges faced by candidates in an environment of ever-increasing complexity.

Beyond Hourigan International, Stuart is a tutor at the Sydney University Business School, sits on the Board of Canteen Australia and acts on the Advisory Board for ADMA. He is a keen golfer and loves sharing a glass of wine with friends