Stuart is a leading public affairs and political engagement specialist, advising organisations on political strategy, corporate communications, and reputation management. He has extensive experience in high-profile media relations and crisis communications and is a regular commentator on political issues for outlets including the BBC, Sky News, and GB News.
He runs CWE Communications, is a Chartered PR Practitioner (CIPR) and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen. Stuart is the author of several books on public affairs and reputation, including Public Affairs in Practice, Public Affairs: A Global Perspective, and Reputation in Business: Lessons for Leaders. His latest book, The Company and the Activist: Going Beyond PR (Routledge), explores how businesses can successfully respond to activist campaigns.
He has delivered training for a range of organisations including businesses, charities, trade bodies, government departments and consultancies.