Stuart Johnstone

Stuart Johnstone is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in risk management and corporate banking. Currently serving as a Shareholder Director at BGF since April 2018, Johnstone's career at NatWest Group has spanned from April 2008 to the present in various leadership roles, including Group Chief Credit Officer and Director of Risk for the Commercial & Institutional Franchise. Responsibilities have included overseeing risk management and operations, leading large teams and generating significant revenues across diverse banking sectors. Johnstone has held influential positions at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., focusing on credit portfolio management and strategic initiatives, and has contributed to various organizations, including serving on the Board of Trustees for NatWest Social & Community Capital and as a Non-Executive Director at Esme Loans. Academic credentials include degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of East Anglia, along with foundational training from Dartford Grammar School.