Stuart is Senior Vice President Commercial, Revenue and Distribution at Belmond, a global luxury travel company. Born in London to Antiguan parents, Stuart played piano and cello to an advanced level, benefitting from free instrumental lessons and music education as well as free participation in a youth orchestra. He studied Physics at the University of Southampton, and achieved a Masters in Maths (Operational Research). His career began in Revenue Management with airlines in the U.K., the USA, Italy and the Middle East, moving to hotels, advertising and, currently, international travel. Stuart is on the Board of Nottingham Youth Orchestra and he is committed to promoting access and diversity in music education. Stuart is the new Chair of Music Masters