In an uncertain, rapidly evolving market, asking the right questions is crucial to make informed capital decisions on deals and implement them to support the growth strategy.

Stuart Last

EY Asean Financial Services Strategy and Transactions Leader

Experienced financial services transaction advisor. Passionate about emerging markets, private equity, supporting innovative solutions, building teams and inclusiveness. Father and sports lover.

Stuart is EY Asean Financial Services Strategy and Transactions Leader. He leads a team focused on strategy and transactions and has worked on many high-profile financial services M&A deals in Southeast Asia.

His extensive experience includes leading teams in projects ranging from commercial, financial and vendor due diligence to post-deal integration. These include leading numerous buy-side assistance and due diligence projects for insurance deals in the Asia-Pacific region.

Stuart is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham, UK.

How Stuart is building a better working world

“I help businesses to drive growth through M&A deals relating to Southeast Asia’s financial services sector, particularly in emerging economies. These investments improve the lives of people and businesses in the communities in which they operate by providing access to new funding and insurance often through innovative technologies and distribution.”

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