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Stuart Hood
Board Director, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Stuart began his career at Royal Mail, becoming the youngest-ever manager of the Midlands Revenue Management Team at just 21 years old. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held senior roles with leading organisations including Standard Life, Barclays Wealth, and Charles Stanley.
Having initially trained as a Financial Adviser, Stuart went on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant through the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and has gained significant experience in corporate finance, management reporting, M&A and business growth.
A lifelong technology enthusiast, Stuart has been developing software since the age of eight and has written code in five different programming languages. In 2024, he was recognised as a Top 10 finalist in a global Innovation in Technology competition and was flown to Florida to compete in the final.
Outside of work, Stuart enjoys solving escape rooms with family and friends, and playing bass guitar for his local church.
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