Introduction

After ten years serving the State of Georgia, Stuart Wilkinson is a seasoned public official with a proven track record of success. He recently comes from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp where he served as a top advisor to the Governor. Stuart covers a broad range of topics and specializes in Executive and Legislative branch relations.

Achievements

James Magazine Rising Star 2015, 2016, 2017

Clients

1) AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

2) BUS PATROL

3) CAI GEORGIA

4) CGI GROUP INC.

5) CLASSWALLET

6) COLONIAL GROUP, INC.

7) CROWN CASTLE NG EAST LLC

8) DEVRY UNIVERSITY

9) DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA

10) GUIDEHOUSE INC.

11) HARD ROCK CAFE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

12) HILLSIDE ATLANTA

13) HNTB CORPORATION

14) HUMANA, INC.

15) MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING LLC

16) PARTNERS IN PERFORMANCE AMERICA, LLC

17) PAYACTIV

18) ROCKET CENTRAL LLC

19) SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION

20) SNAPMEDTECH, INC.

21) STRIDE, INC.

22) TEACH FOR AMERICA - METRO ATLANTA

23) THE MOVEMENT FOUNDATION, INC.

Number of Years as a Lobbyist

0-5 years

Biography

Stuart Wilkinson is a vice president with McGuireWoods Consulting in Atlanta. Over the past decade, he has earned extensive experience working with both the Executive and Legislative branches in Georgia.

Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Stuart served as a top advisor to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, most recently as his Deputy Director of External Affairs. In this role, Stuart helped craft and advance the Governor's legislative agenda. Additionally, he has held a number of other key positions with Governor Kemp including Deputy Director of the Gubernatorial transition team, as well as managing then Secretary of State Brian Kemp's legislative and external affairs team.

Stuart began his career in Governor Nathan Deal's administration for six years where he managed the Governor's local government relations program before joining the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities government relations team.

Stuart has been recognized as a Rising Star lobbyist in James magazine. An avid runner, Stuart currently serves as a Board Member of the Atlanta Track Club. Previously, he was appointed to the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism by Governor Deal. He is a native of Sandy Springs, Georgia and a graduate of Georgia College. Stuart currently lives in Atlanta with his wife Kathleen.

Last Updated: November 30, 2023