Stuart excels at working in the space where complex policy challenges and human impact intersect. With over 25 years of legal and policy expertise, he helps governments and organisations across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific navigate regulatory reforms that make a difference.

Stuart approaches each project as both a puzzle to solve and a story to understand—diving into research, connecting with stakeholders, and crafting pragmatic solutions. He particularly enjoys the challenge of transformative projects, whether developing robust privacy policy frameworks or creating climate displacement protocols for Pacific Island nations.

What drives him is seeing how well-crafted policy directly improves people's lives. When he's not reimagining regulatory frameworks, Stuart can be found running Wellington's stunning coastal trails or working on his historical fiction novel—often with the darkly hypnotic sounds of Interpol providing the soundtrack.