Stewart Harvey is one of the most respected commercial leaders in corporate travel, with over 30 years of driving high-performance outcomes in the sector. Originally from Glasgow and now based in Salisbury with his wife and two sons, Stewart combines deep industry expertise with a calm, strategic presence that continues to earn praise from clients and colleagues alike.
From 2015 to 2020, Stewart served as President EMEA of BCD Travel, where he had full operational and financial responsibility across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. During this time, he helped guide the business through significant transformation and market disruption — including the COVID-19 pandemic — while maintaining BCD’s standing as a trusted adviser to its clients.
Prior to BCD, Stewart spent over 25 years at HRG, ultimately serving as Group Commercial Director. His remit covered strategic sales, global bids, and growth across key verticals including government and energy. He also held board-level responsibilities across Hogg Robinson travel businesses.
Known for his deep commitment to understanding and championing the customer perspective, Stewart has built lasting partnerships by aligning commercial strategy with real-world client needs. He is also a respected people leader and mentor, widely credited with developing talent and inspiring loyalty across teams and regions.
Since stepping back from full-time executive duties, Stewart has taken on a small projects in the managed travel sector and continues to provide strategic counsel to senior industry leaders. At Kintela, he serves as a non-executive director, offering commercial insight, steady guidance, and decades of perspective.