About Stuart
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Experience
- FreelanceManagement Consultant & StartUp OperatorJanuary 2016 - Today (10 years and 5 months)- Advised founders and early-stage teams across sectors, including fintech, medtech, beauty, F&B, education, and fashion.- Delivered fractional COO support to scale-ups, including GTM strategy, operational audits, and team enablement.- Designed growth and digital transformation strategies for startups and SMEs.- Mentored over 30 founders with business model validation, fundraising prep, and scaling operations.Projects Overview:KwaleöStart-upFashion technology marketplace and clothing brand (30% average MRR growth)KoalaStart-upTravel technology platform connecting and hosting solo travellers (over 500k raised and team of 10 managed)RisumStart-upA sports technology app which allows people to connect for play and hosts to manage their squads (over 500 users gained)Seed Start-UpStart-upMedia platform which aims to help and inform Entrepreneurs or those interested in starting a business ( still active on YouTube – check it out)Crafts CoveredStart-upBuild unique code for this marketplace, which links the website to search engines, before this was a given. Scaled and sold with expertise in all business areas gained at an early ageMentoring Highlights (overall coaching, guidance and business setup/scale)General for privacy• Drinks brand• Technology development school• Dentist brand• MedTech concept• Fashion brand• Korean beauty subscription box• Fitness brand• Marketing Consultant• Fintech Scale Up• Dozens more
- Deloitte & PwCBig Four Management ConsultantJanuary 2013 - January 2016 (3 years)• Delivered strategic, operational, and digital transformation projects for FTSE 250 clients. Rolls-Royce modernisation & innovation at the global head office is a particular highlight and the longest project over a year, with Clydesdale Bank reviewing operations, creating efficiencies and reviewing Tailored business loans to high-profile clients.• Built financial models, transformation roadmaps, and supported executive decision-making.• Key industries: Financial Services, Technology, Industrial, and Corporate Strategy.Projects Overview:Clydesdale BankFTSE 100 CorporateProject for PwC where we engaged with business owners reviewing their tailored business loans.Rolls-RoyceFTSE 100 CorporateHead office restructuring and strategy alignment via Deloitte. Unique insight into high-level corporate workings with efficiencies in the hundreds of millions gained through technology and leadership transformation (check out the stock price now)Clydesdale BankFTSE 100 CorporateHead office restructuring and strategy alignment in the Glasgow main office. Deep-level strategy work, which led to quick wins. The bank is now thriving. This was part of my time at Deloitte’s global consulting office.Sabadell BankSpanish Multinational bankTechnology infrastructure migration when buying UK assets
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Education
- BA (Hons) Business EnterpriseUniversity of Strathclyde2013