With more than two decades of experience in financial services procurement, data privacy, and compliance, Stuart serves as senior vice president of the Cimplifi contract analytics and lifecycle management practice where he focuses on strategies, implementations, and delivery of contract analytics programs that drive key business outcomes that support client organizations digital transformations.

Prior to Cimplifi, Stuart led a software implementation team that focused on the financial services sector. He also practiced law at a top national law firm for ten years before moving to a multinational investment bank and financial services company where he served in numerous roles including senior vice president and general counsel and oversaw global procurement. Stuart earned his bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Medicine from Wake Forest University and his Juris Doctor degree with honors from North Carolina Central University School of Law.

Stuart is a frequent speaker and author on topics related to global procurement strategies and the application of artificial intelligence.