A veteran of both the Washington and global arenas, Mr. Stewart has represented the interests of major corporations, international businesses, trade associations and foreign governments. Prior to entering the lobbying field, Mr. Stewart spent ten years as a senior official at the International Republican Institute (IRI). During his tenure at IRI, he served as the Director for Asian/Middle Eastern Affairs and later, Director of African Affairs. He has collaborated with Congress, the Executive Branch and foreign leaders on international policy issues and has spent considerable time in some of the most challenging political environments in the world. Mr. Stewart received his Bachelor of Arts from Wofford College and his Master of Arts in Diplomacy from the University of Kentucky.