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Stewart Hurd

Chief Sales Officer (CSO)

Stewart Hurd – FreeAgent



Professional Role and Responsibilities


Stewart Hurd holds the position of Chief Sales Officer at FreeAgent, previously maintaining the title VP of Sales. He has a significant background in sales, having worked in various capacities including regional account management and practice sales leadership. Prior roles include Sales Supervisor at Trendzer Ltd and several sales roles at RSTO.

Career Highlights and Achievements


Stewart has played a pivotal role in scaling and building SaaS teams throughout his career. At FreeAgent, he is notably active in product updates and customer engagement, often seeking and valuing user feedback to drive product improvements.

Educational Background


Stewart Hurd graduated from James Gillespies High School.

Key Initiatives and Activities at FreeAgent


  • Product Updates and Integrations: Stewart has overseen multiple significant product updates and integrations, such as the Dext Prepare integration aimed at improving client bookkeeping efficiency and the Engager.app integration to streamline practice workload and centralize client management.

  • Community Engagement: He actively participates in community discussions, addressing user queries and promoting new features. For example, he initiated a discussion on FreeAgent's future product updates and community involvement.

  • Award Recognition: Under his sales leadership, FreeAgent has been recognized as the Friendliest Software of the Year at the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) LUCA Awards multiple times (2022 and 2023), contributing to the brand's positive reputation.


Notable Projects and Contributions


  • Client Engager Integration (May 28, 2024): Aimed to enhance practice efficiency by automating tasks and centralizing management.

  • Xenon Connect (May 15, 2024): Introduced to identify and fix client errors efficiently, reducing time drain for accountancy practices.

  • Recent Features and Updates (July 30, 2024): Spearheaded the launch of new features promising enhanced user experience and operational efficiencies for FreeAgent users.


Contact Information



  • Phone and Email details accessible through RocketReach.


Current Location


Stewart Hurd is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, GB.

Stewart’s dynamic role and active involvement in FreeAgent's continuous improvement and user engagement reflect his commitment to elevating the company's product offerings and customer satisfaction. His background and leadership serve as a critical asset to FreeAgent, ensuring the company remains competitive and well-regarded within the industry.