Stuart Edwards

Stuart Edwards, a seasoned professional, hails from Chatham, Kent, and boasts an impressive educational background with 9 'O' Levels and 3 'A' Levels from Rainham Mark Grammar School.

After a stint at Shell International's management training course, Stuart pursued his passion for Geography at the University of Leeds, graduating with a BA Hons in 1993.

His career took off in 1994 when he joined IBM as a contractor and swiftly moved up the ranks, earning a permanent position in 1997.

With a knack for managing accounts, Stuart excelled in overseeing the Asda account and later delved into solution management and new business acquisition at IBM, winning notable clients like HSBC and BP.

Recognized for his talent, Stuart graduated from IBM Global Sales School with distinction in 2007 and continued to make significant contributions, particularly in channel maintenance sales, during his tenure.

Having been part of IBM's Top Talent Programme and attending the IBM 100% club on multiple occasions, Stuart's prowess in sales and client management became increasingly evident.

In 2011, Stuart further elevated his role as a Partner Client Manager at IBM, before transitioning to Lenovo in 2014, where he currently serves as a Partner Account Manager in the Data Centre Group.

His responsibilities at Lenovo involve nurturing existing partnerships, driving growth initiatives, and onboarding new partners to enhance Lenovo's market presence and offerings.

Stuart Edwards's career journey reflects a consistent dedication to sales, client management, and strategic partnership development within the technology sector.