Stuart Foster

About Stuart

An innovative leader with world-class digital and experiential capabilities, Stuart transforms global brands and businesses to achieve revenue, profit, and market share growth. A proven team builder with the ability to deliver results, he leverages consumer insights and analytics with his deep functional skills across business disciplines. As a trusted partner in managing difficult business challenges, Stuart finds new opportunities for growth, revitalizes mature brands, creates new brands, and leads high-performing, cross-functional teams through transformational change in both private and public companies.

How Stuart has Helped Businesses Grow

• Achieved 176K new members (+26%), a NPS of 84, and increased Drivers Club conversion 370 bps to 76.5% at Hagerty.
• Led return to growth at Topgolf conducting business audit and venue visits to identify revenue opportunities, organizational efficiencies and new segments.
• Delivered $110 million in incremental annual revenue by executing enterprise strategy and marketing initiatives for resorts across brands at Hilton Worldwide.
• Increased revenue $100 million annually through development and launch of high-margin promotional products and customer acquisition CRM programs while leveraging data analytics at Waldorf Astoria & Conrad Hotels.
• Grew hotel and resort banquet and catering revenue +43% by implementing experiential brand programs at Moët Hennessy.
• Generated $250 million incremental brand value within 2 years and was cited by the BusinessWeek/Interbrand Report through first integrated multi-channel communication platform and improved spend efficiency at Moët & Chandon.

Executive Experience

• President, Automotive & Affinity, Hagerty
• CMO, Topgolf Entertainment Group
• VP, Global Marketing, Full-Service Brands, Hilton Worldwide
• VP, Global Marketing, Waldorf Astoria & Conrad Hotels, Hilton Worldwide
• VP, Southeast Region, Moët Hennessy USA
• VP, National Accounts, Moët Hennessy USA
• Global Brand Director, Moët & Chandon

Clients Served

• Davd C Cook (Publishing/Music)
• Chicken N Pickle (Entertainment/Restaurant)
• Organic Krush (Restaurant)
• Travel & Leisure GO (Travel/Hospitality)
• Alma del Jaguar Tequila (Adult Beverage)

Education

• MBA, NYU Stern School of Business
• B.A., History, Colgate University

Testimonials

"In working with Stuart for 1 year, he brought a level of professionalism and organization to our restaurant group. He can think at both a macro and micro level, helping guide our brand design and menu, as well as get into the nitty gritty of marketing pamphlets, website copy, and loyalty programs. He is a pleasure to work with and all persons at every level of the organization enjoyed his candor and optimism.  Also, helpful in the interviewing process for future marketing leaders and candidates."

Michelle Walrath, CEO and Co-Founder, Organic Krush Restaurant Group 

 

"Stuart is an experienced marketing executive who provided my team with a powerful combination of practical knowledge and creative vision. He does not just offer cookie-cutter solutions but takes the time to understand his client's individual needs and challenges. Working with Stuart was a pleasure, and I highly recommend him to any company looking to elevate its marketing game."

McCauley Williams, Founder & CEO, Morningside Brands, Inc.

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