Stuart Kerst

Stuart Kerst is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in global operations and sales management within various technology and biotechnology sectors. Currently serving as the VP of Global Business Operations at C3 AI since August 2025, Kerst previously held leadership positions at Eightfold and Benchling, where significant contributions were made to global operational strategies. Prior to these roles, Kerst excelled at Workday as VP of Global Field Sales Operations, overseeing productivity for a large sales team, and at SurveyMonkey leading Sales and Field Operations. Notable earlier experiences include senior roles at Hewlett-Packard, SAP, and Quantum Corporation, focusing on sales strategy, operations, and performance enhancement. Kerst holds a BBA in Business and French from the University of San Diego, complemented by international education in France.