Stuart Morris

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DISC Type : c

Chief Product and Technology Officer at SmartSearch

United Kingdom

Overview

Stuart Morris is the Chief Technology and Product Officer at SmartSearch, with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale transformations at firms like Barclays, LSEG, and EY. He specializes in agile software development, cloud technologies, and AI, managing significant budgets and driving change for C-suite stakeholders.

Outside of his primary professional focus, Stuart has shown interest in local corporate events, such as SmartSearchs annual kick-off held at the Cardiff City Football Club stadium.

He has recently been featured in national publications like The Express, sharing his expert opinion on the UKs proposed digital identity scheme and its role in tackling fraud.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.  They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Digital Identity
He is a public commentator on the UK's Digital ID scheme and DWP reforms, discussing its role in tackling fraud while protecting citizens in national publications.
Combating Financial Crime
His role at SmartSearch is focused on leveraging technology to innovate in the fight against anti-money laundering (AML) and financial fraud for regulated industries.
Agile Transformation
Has over two decades of experience delivering large-scale agile software development programs and holds certifications including Leading SAFe Agile 4. 0.

Media Appearances

SmartSearch expands Executive Leadership Team to accelerate .... Featured in SmartSearch (Press Release)

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Stuart Morris, Chief Technology Officer, SmartSearch. Featured in Headlinemoney

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SmartSearch bolsters executive team to lead innovation in AML solutions. Featured in Fintech Global

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Work History

9-2025
Chief Product and Technology Officer at SmartSearch
10-2024
Chief Technology Officer at SmartSearch
10-2022 - 10-2024
Senior Director - Chief Product Owner at Barclays
12-2020 - 10-2022
Director - Engineering Delivery - Risk at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
4-2019 - 12-2020
AI Engineering Product Leader at EY

Education

A levels from Sir John Deanes College
2.1 from University of Staffordshire

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Insights For Selling To Stuart

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stuart is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stuart

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stuart move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Stuart take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Stuart

Personality Compatibility


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