Stuart Duncan

Stuart Duncan is an accomplished executive with extensive leadership experience in retail and fashion sectors. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Farmers Trading Company Ltd since November 2023, Stuart leads a prominent New Zealand department store chain. Prior to this role, Stuart spent eight years at Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Ltd, where responsibilities included Group Chief Executive Officer and Group Chief Operating Officer, providing strategic and operational leadership across multiple brands in the Australasian market. Earlier career experiences include positions as Commercial Manager at John Lewis and Commercial Business Manager at House of Fraser, focusing on profitability and buying strategies. Stuart began the career in financial operations at Blockbuster, supporting regional and financial performance. Stuart holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Heriot-Watt University.