Stuart Pickles

Stuart Pickles is a seasoned coach and leadership development expert with a strong focus on CFO and finance leadership coaching as well as cross-cultural interface coaching.

He specializes in individual and team coaching, creating performance coaching culture, leadership development, and leadership of change and innovation.

Stuart works with CFOs and leaders aiming for ambitious leadership goals but facing challenges from outdated cultures and processes, cross-cultural issues, or the need to enhance their leadership style.

He excels in resolving issues related to underperforming leaders and teams, fostering high-performance behaviors and attitudes, transitioning technical leaders to broader perspectives, and managing cross-cultural conflicts.

With a background as a CFO, Stuart brings a unique blend of commercial acumen and coaching skills, enabling him to drive meaningful and lasting change for his clients.

His approach involves asking critical questions, pushing clients to confront realities, and facilitating the development of practical solutions.

Stuart Pickles is driven by the belief that most leaders can elevate their performance, positively impacting motivation and organizational success.

He holds a degree in Law from the University of Cambridge and has held key roles at reputable organizations like London Business School, Aim Higher Leadership Ltd, and Molson Coors Brewing.

Stuart's experience encompasses directorial positions at various leadership and finance-focused firms such as LSP Leadership Ltd, Leadership Choices, and Foster's EMEA.

His tenure includes significant roles like Director of Finance, Projects & Change at Molson Coors Brewing (UK) Ltd, and Commercial Director - Continental Europe at Foster's EMEA.

Stuart Pickles has also served in finance capacities at Kraft Foods and Unilever, further enriching his expertise in financial leadership.