Stuart Smith

Stuart Smith has a strong background in project management and IT operations. Stuart is currently the Head of IT Operations & Service at VIA OUTLETS, a position they have held since October 2022. Prior to this, they were the Head of Business Applications at the same company from February 2021 to November 2022. Before joining VIA OUTLETS, Stuart worked as a Group IT Manager at VIA OUTLETS from May 2019 to February 2021.

Before their time at VIA OUTLETS, Stuart gained experience in project management at various companies. Stuart worked as a Senior Project Manager at Ted Baker from September 2018 to May 2019. Prior to that, they were a Senior Project Manager at Selfridges from March 2016 to August 2018, where they were responsible for delivering complex IT system changes.

Stuart also worked as a Project Manager at Michael Kors from September 2013 to March 2016. In this role, they managed the design, implementation, and deployment of various projects, including supply chain management and fulfilment of licensee products.

Earlier in their career, Stuart worked as a Project Consultant/Site Manager at CBI Plc from December 2012 to September 2013, where they managed office relocations and voice and data services for clients. Stuart also worked as a Project Manager at Kelway from January 2012 to December 2012, delivering printing and datacentre projects.

Stuart's career started at Ford Motor Company in 2004, where they held the roles of Electronic Communications Project Manager and Voice Services Project Manager. In these roles, they managed secure network connections and coordinated project teams.

Stuart began their career as an Intern Project Manager at Sun Microsystems, Inc in 2000. During this time, they managed web application development and knowledge management system implementation projects.

Overall, Stuart Smith has extensive experience in project management, IT operations, and business applications across a range of industries.

Stuart Smith attended Our Lady of Sion from 1991 to 1996, where they obtained 9 GCSEs in subjects such as Maths, Biology, and Business Studies. Stuart then continued their education at Our Lady of Sion from 1996 to 1998, focusing on Business Studies, Mathematics, and Biology to obtain their 3 A-levels. Stuart's higher education continued at the University of Kent from 1998 to 2002, where they pursued a BSC degree in Computing and Business Administration with a year in industry.