Graduated 23rd September 1995 from Heriot Watt University, Moray House Institute, Edinburgh, Scotland

MSc in Management & Cultural Policy

"This course of study was an advanced post graduate course, aimed at individuals who seek employment in the cultural sector. It was a course that required the attainment of managerial skills within a framework of advanced academic study and consistent with the nature and demands of the sector. In addition to playing an active role in devising and implementing corporate strategy, the wider policy context issues were addressed."

Approved supplier to Edinburgh District Council, Edinburgh University & The Montpeliers Group Edinburgh.

Clients have included:

BBC, British Council, Blacklight, Bellevue Records, Danish Radio, Dave Heath, Danish Cultural Institute, LA Dance, Single Malt Management, The Theatre Workshop, Twenty4, Your Imagination, Kande Records, One Little Indian.

Stuart acted as advisor to the music department for the Scottish Arts Council under Nod Knowles tenure.

Prior to undertaking further fulltime education and launching Catalyst, Stuart was employed as a design engineer working on the European Fighter Aircraft (now called Typhoon) programme for Gec Marconi Avionics.