Alex E. Stuart - Director

Al has been a partner at The Pilot Tavern since 1987, taking on the role of Managing Partner in 2002. The Pilot is a Toronto icon, operating in the Yorkville area since 1944, and for the past 24 years, has hosted live jazz matinees every Saturday, featuring local, national and international artists. Prior to assuming management of The Pilot, Al served as Vice President of Operations at Stuart Energy Systems Corporation (SES), a producer of electrolytic hydrogen gas plants, installed in over 100 countries worldwide. Al volunteers his services to numerous business and community organizations, serves on several boards and committees, and is currently spearheading a new cancer research fundraising initiative. Born and raised in Toronto, he is the eldest son of JAZZ.FM91’s founding chairman, Mary Alice Stuart.  Al, his wife Julie Wells and their four children live in North Toronto.