Stuart Ellis is an accomplished executive with significant experience in the travel, hospitality, and technology industries. He has held leadership positions at companies such as JacTravel, TotalStay Group, Kuoni Global Travel Services, and GTA, where he has honed his commercial acumen and expertise in private equity and trade M&A. Stuart's broad knowledge of buying and selling has made him a sought-after advisor and board member for both start-ups and established businesses. He is the Director and Co-Founder of Swift Travel Consultancy and has extensive experience as a non-executive director and board advisor, having worked with companies such as intuitive, Nezasa, DataArt, and My Property Host. Stuart holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in German and History from the University of Bradford, as well as a Bachelor's degree in History, German, and Politics from the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. He is widely respected for his leadership, pragmatism, good sense, and integrity.