Stuart Mc Keown
About Stuart Mc Keown
Stuart McKeown is a Business Development professional with over 12 years of experience in media sales, currently working at The Economist since 2019. He previously held positions at Guardian News & Media and Haymarket Media Group, and has a background in education from his time in Japan.
Work at The Economist
Stuart Mc Keown has been working at The Economist since 2019 in the role of Business Development. His responsibilities include managing global advertising and sponsored content sales for both UK Government and commercial clients, such as PwC. He engages with international clients to connect them with The Economist Group's global audience of business and policy decision makers. His role encompasses new business development and key account management across the portfolio of The Economist Group, which includes print, online, and podcasts.
Previous Experience at Guardian News & Media
Before joining The Economist, Stuart Mc Keown worked at Guardian News & Media as Partnerships Manager from 2013 to 2019. During his six years in this position, he was based in London, United Kingdom. His role involved developing partnerships and managing relationships that contributed to the organization's business objectives.
Background in Education
Stuart Mc Keown studied at the University of Hull, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Geography from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education at the University of London (External Programme), achieving a Diploma for Graduates in Management from the London School of Economics in 2006 to 2007.
Experience in Japan
Stuart Mc Keown served as an Assistant Language Teacher in the UK JET Programme from 2004 to 2008. His role involved teaching English in Fukui and Osaka, Japan, where he contributed to language education and cultural exchange.
Experience at Haymarket Media Group
Prior to his role at Guardian News & Media, Stuart Mc Keown worked at Haymarket Media Group as a Senior Account Executive from 2009 to 2013. He spent four years in this position in London, United Kingdom, where he focused on media sales and client management.