Kenny Stewart

Kenny Stewart is a seasoned professional in public affairs, communications, and policy development, currently serving as the Head of Public Affairs and Communications at SAMH since August 2023. Previously, Kenny was the Principal (Head of) - Policy for the Equality and Human Rights Commission, where responsibilities included leading policy initiatives and engaging with the Scottish Government and Parliament. Kenny also held significant leadership roles, including Chair and Trustee at Africa on the Ball, and served as Assistant Director at The Open University, overseeing communications and public affairs in Scotland. Notably, Kenny managed government relations for Glasgow 2014 Limited, where achievements included pioneering a human rights policy for mega sporting events. Kenny's earlier roles at Skills Development Scotland and learndirect scotland focused on policy development and organizational support for SMEs. Educational background includes a Master's Degree in Development Management and an LLM in Human Rights Law, along with an MA (Hons) in Politics.