Stuart Hopwood

Experience

Bolton Footwear (Pty) Ltd

Stuart served as the Group Head of Marketing, Sales, and Creative Executive at Bolton Footwear (Pty) Ltd, one of South Africa’s leading footwear companies. He led the corporate marketing and branding strategy, driving sales, marketing, and design functions to support business growth objectives. Stuart oversaw a $1.5M marketing budget, ensuring strategic allocation for optimal impact. He also developed and implemented the company's first direct-to-consumer retail strategy, significantly expanding its market reach.

Triumph International (Southern Africa)

Stuart developed and executed comprehensive brand marketing and key account strategies for one of the world’s leading lingerie brands, ensuring alignment with global standards while tailoring campaigns for local market relevance. He also established new retail operations, overseeing everything from viability studies to store launches, optimizing both profitability and brand presence.

Melbro Group

Stuart led a diverse and dynamic marketing team across wholesale and retail divisions, developing annual strategies that responded to market trends and enhanced customer engagement. He managed marketing operations for prominent brands such as Red Bull, Lindt, Mentos, and Evian, driving brand success and market impact.

Marketing Cloud Consulting

Developed and founded a new boutique consulting business offering marketing and mentoring services to small and medium sized businesses

PushFar (pro bono)

Mentoring and guiding future business leaders through their business and marketing development journey.