Stuart Hitchcock currently serves as the State Retail Leader at Cotton On Group, a position held since September 2022. Previously, Stuart spent over eight years at Gap Inc. where roles included Director of European Retail Operations, Senior District Manager, Flagship Store Director, and General Manager, with a focus on retail operations, customer relations, and sales performance across various locations in the UK and Europe. Notably, Stuart managed 145 stores and significantly contributed to executing both global and local retail strategies. Earlier experience includes a Store Manager role at MUJI Europe Holdings Limited. Stuart's educational background includes A Levels in Business Studies, English Language, and Theatre Studies from St Peter's Roman Catholic School.