Stuart Barker

Director, Category Leadership & Shopper Insights ⸱ LVMH Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy ⸱ Aston Business School, MBA

Summary

Stuart Barker is a front line commercial sales solutions specialist with a focus on consumer and shopper-centric value-building strategies and tactics.
With over two decades of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry, he has led the development of new corporate working methods, enhanced retailer engagement practices, and streamlined initiatives for improved efficiency.
His expertise spans industries like Beverage Alcohol, Luxury eco-system, and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) across various channels including on- and off-premise, hybrid, and e-retail.
Stuart has worked in markets across the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Canada, UK, continental Europe, and Asia.
Specializing in selling, analytics, innovation, business strategy development, client engagement, and more, he has a proven track record in driving efficiency and achieving results.
Stuart Barker holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Business from Aston University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Pomona College.
His professional journey includes roles such as Director of Category Leadership & Shopper Insights at Moët Hennessy, Vice President of Sales at The Wine Group, and various leadership positions at Diageo, Campbell Soup Company, Cadbury plc., and Nielsen.