Stewart Smith
About Stewart Smith
Stewart Smith serves as the Commercial Director for Sojern in the Middle East and Africa, where he has played a significant role in expanding the company's presence in these regions. With over 20 years of experience in sales and business development, he has previously held key positions at Lastminute.com and Espotting.
Current Role at Sojern
Stewart Smith serves as the Commercial Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Sojern, a position he has held since 2013. He is based in San Francisco, California, and manages Sojern's Middle East headquarters located in Dubai. In this role, he has been instrumental in expanding the company's presence in the MEA regions and has contributed to Sojern's recognition as one of the fastest growing travel tech companies.
Previous Experience in Travel Industry
Before joining Sojern, Stewart Smith worked at Lastminute.com Group in various roles, including Supply Sales Manager and Agency Sales Manager, from 2005 to 2013 in Switzerland. He also served as an Account Manager at Espotting from 2003 to 2005 in France. His extensive experience in performance marketing within the travel industry has allowed him to establish partnerships with top travel brands across multiple continents.
Education and Qualifications
Stewart Smith holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of Pretoria, where he studied from 1996 to 1999. He completed his secondary education at Benoni High School. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in sales and business development within the travel sector.
Expertise in Digital Marketing
Stewart Smith specializes in online advertising and digital marketing, leveraging over 20 years of experience in sales and business development. His expertise in performance marketing has been a significant asset in his roles across various companies, including Sony and Top-pile, prior to his tenure at Sojern.