Stuart R Wallace

Chief Operating Officer at SmartPA

Stuart R Wallace has had a diverse and extensive work experience. Starting in 1988, they began their career as a Senior Officer at HM Revenue & Customs, where they worked as a VAT Inspector and had various secondments. In 1995, they joined PwC as an Indirect Tax Partner, leading the Midlands region's Indirect Tax team and working with clients across multiple sectors. Stuart held several leadership roles at PwC, including Head of Tax in the Midlands and UK Tax Compliance Leader.

In 2017, Stuart took on the role of Chairman at Foundation of Hearts Limited, where they helped save and rebuild Heart of Midlothian FC. Stuart R held the position of Non-Executive Director at Heart of Midlothian FC and was involved with the Foundation of Hearts until 2022.

Moving on in 2018, Stuart joined Prydis as a Non-Executive Director and later became the Group Executive Chairman. At Prydis, they focused on driving growth through new business lines, strategic partnerships, and people engagement.

In 2020, Stuart worked as a Board Advisor at Bellair (Scotland) Limited, before joining SmartPA in 2023. At SmartPA, they served as the Chief Operating Officer and a Non-Executive Director. SmartPA is a global technology and services provider operating in the BPO space, with a focus on supporting women and young people into work.

Throughout their career, Stuart has demonstrated expertise in tax, compliance, corporate governance, and strategic leadership.

Stuart R Wallace attended Inveralmomd Community High School from 1979 to 1982. During this time, they studied Accounting and Economics. Additionally, Stuart R Wallace obtained a certification as a Chartered Tax Adviser from the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), although the specific details of when they obtained this certification are not provided.

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  • Chief Operating Officer

    July, 2023 - present

  • Non Executive Director

    March, 2023