Prior to the establishment of Apache in 1998, Robert was a lecturer in Business Information Systems at Sunshine Coast University. In addition to delivering lectures (including the inaugural lecture), he designed and wrote curriculum, acted as a commercial representative to the community, sat on the recruitment board for IT and published education learning material.

Well versed in key areas of business including design and development of strategic plans, business process analysis and reengineering, training and development to national standards , performance appraisal systems knowledge management and human resources.

Robert has a high level of technological knowledge with expertise in LAN / WAN networks, internet development and marketing, application software, database management, programming and telecommunications infrastructure and protocols.

Stewart joined Apache as a Director in January 2003, with a focus on the development of Sales and Marketing.

Before joining Apache Stewart spent the last 15 years in various senior management positions in Asia. In 1994 Stewart was appointed General Manager of CSSL China a company in which IBM held a 25% shareholding. CSSL was one of the largest mid-range ERP software distributors and IBM hardware resellers in Asia with over 380 staff. In 1997 Stewart moved to Malaysia as General Manager.

Prior to moving to Australia Stewart was VP of International Operations for ecVision Inc, a leading supplier of supply chain collaboration and vendor management solutions. Based in Hong Kong Stewart was responsible for Initiating and Managing direct sales operations in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and China in addition to channel operations throughout the rest of Asia and Europe.

Stewart’s expertise lies in the area of sales and marketing in addition to various business consulting functions.