Loyola University New Orleans is pleased to announce that Stuart Gay has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Gay will oversee the university’s financial strategy, ensuring sound fiscal stewardship that aligns with Loyola’s mission and long-term goals.
Gay joined Loyola in October 2024 as Vice President of Finance, bringing with him extensive experience in financial management, budgeting, and strategic investment. Since his arrival, he has worked closely with university leadership, the Finance department, and campus partners to assess and optimize budgets, investments, and capital projects, ensuring resources are allocated where they are needed most.
“Stuart has already demonstrated a deep understanding of Loyola’s financial landscape and a commitment to strengthening our institution’s fiscal sustainability,” said Xavier Cole, President of Loyola University New Orleans. “His expertise and leadership will be instrumental in guiding us forward as we continue to uphold our Jesuit mission and serve our students, faculty, and community.”
Before joining Loyola, Gay served as Chief Financial Officer for NOLA Public Schools, where he managed district-wide finance, accounting, procurement, risk management, and capital functions. A New Orleans native and graduate of NOLA Public Schools, he transitioned from the private sector into public education finance following Hurricane Katrina, serving as CFO for Algiers Charter Schools. He later worked as a director at Afton Partners, consulting on financial sustainability, funding equity, and operational transparency for charter schools, school districts, and philanthropic investors.
Gay holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of New Orleans and an M.B.A. from Louisiana State University Shreveport. He is also an active member of the New Orleans community, serving on the board of directors for Kid smArt and the Louisiana Asset Management Pool (LAMP), with past board roles at the Kiwanis Club of Algiers, Woodlands Conservancy, 610 Stompers, and the Algiers Economic Development Foundation.
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