Stuart joined EIC, the Energy Industries Council, as CEO in 2016. The EIC is one of the world's largest energy trade associates with >800 member companies across oil & gas, nuclear, renewable and energy transition. He co-chairs the UK Energy Supply Chain taskforce with the UK Export and Energy Ministers and is Energy co-chair of the UAE-UK Business Council, building up to COP28. He is architect of the Energy Exports Conference which brings 20 inward delegations to the UK annually and is author of the renowned Survive & Thrive annual report which highlights successful growth strategies in challenging markets.