Stuart is the Partner lead for the Consumer and Retail Sector. He has a vast professional network and is a sought out as an advisor to Boards and CEOs. Stuart approaches search with a highly strategic mindset, committed to collaborating with organisations to access and develop transformational leadership talent. With a 25 year career spanning strategy consulting at Bain & Company, founding and leading a global sports apparel brand, senior corporate roles at Woolworths and Diageo and executive search at Russell Reynolds Associates, Stuart brings a wealth of experience, empathy and a passion for client success.Today, the retail and consumer industry remain in a transitional state. Leisure experience, nutrition, fitness and wellbeing are driving new sector categories.The “Amazon effect” continues to create challenger business models while elevating customer experience across the retail value chain.Emerging technology will be the predominant catalyst changing customer expectations, with the entire industry looking to create more agile business models to position themselves to thrive in the future.Our sector coverage includes: Retail, Consumer Durables, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Sourcing and Distribution, Tourism, Entertainment and Leisure.

Stuart Burns is a member of the firm’s Consumer Sector. He advises clients within the retail and fast-moving consumer goods environments. Stuart has nearly 20 years of corporate, consulting and entrepreneurial experience. He is based in the Sydney office.