Stuart is the Managing Partner at Hourigan International, an independent, Australian-owned executive search firm. With more than 35 years of leadership experience – over 10 at the CMO or CCO level – he brings deep expertise in marketing, customer, and commercial strategy.
He has worked with some of Australia's most recognised brands, including KFC, Optus, Aussie, CommBank, and hipages, building a track record of brand evolution, customer engagement, and growth acceleration.
Before joining Hourigan, Stuart was the Chief Customer Officer at hipages, where he helped scale the business and led it through a successful IPO in 2020. His remit has consistently extended beyond marketing to include product, partnerships, digital, sales, and service – reflecting a holistic approach to customer and commercial leadership.
Stuart also brings a strong governance and education lens to his work. He has served on the board of Canteen Australia for eight years, contributed to ADMA's Advisory Board, and teaches at the Sydney University Business School.
His experience spans corporate, tech-enabled, and not-for-profit environments, making him a well-rounded and deeply credible voice in executive leadership and talent advisory.
