Previously head of investor relations at automobile equipment supplier Faurecia, Ms Stewart also worked as an equity analyst with Cheuvreux in Paris and London, as well as Credit Suisse in London and New York.
She holds degrees in international business, a masters of arts from the University of Reading, UK, and a bachelor of arts from the Evergreen State College in the US.
Xavier d’Ouince retains his responsibilities as investor relations manager. He will report to Kimberly Stewart.
