Stuart Bean is a highly experienced IT professional with over 20 years of experience in designing and developing large-scale systems for the UK and international financial sector. Currently, he serves as the Chief Technology Officer at BEP Systems, a financial services software development company, where he has played a vital role in creating and implementing the Apprivo2 system, increasing the speed and efficiency of origination for various financial services products, including commercial lending, bridging finance, second charges, and Shariah-compliant mortgages.

Before joining BEP Systems, Stuart worked at blue-chip financial organizations like Together Money, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, and Investec and played a pivotal role in spearheading several high-profile projects. He redesigned the infrastructure of a major UK High Street Bank's branch system, implemented a front-to-back secured lending banking platform, and created a data warehouse to support a £900M securitization, among other achievements.

Stuart brings a mix of technical expertise, creativity, and management skills to any project he undertakes. Analytical, detail-oriented, and personable, Stuart is a collaborative leader who excels in motivating teams towards achieving their objectives.