Stu is a co-founder and Trade Director of Four Pillars Gin. Before starting the gin distillery in 2013 he was the founder of Liquid Ideas, Australia's leading creative communications agency for lifestyle brands.

Stuart is an engaging communicator on all matters communications and marketing and also has a lengthy background in food, wine, hospitality and travel, including also co-owning a luxury travel business Gregor & Lewis.

A former panellist on ABC's Gruen, Stu has a Masters in Marketing from the Melbourne Business School, a Diploma in Wine Marketing from Adelaide University and is a Graduate of the AICD.

He was a director of food rescue organization, OzHarvest for nine years and has worked alongside many not-for-profit organisations. He has a daughter, a son, a wife and a passion for every sport imaginable.