Henry Stewart is a prominent British Jewish entrepreneur, author, and activist. He is the founder and CEO of Happy Ltd, a training company dedicated to reshaping power structures and employee well-being within organizations.
Stewart is best known for his management book, The Happy Manifesto, which advocates for empowering employees and building a culture based on trust. His company, Happy Ltd, has consistently been ranked as one of the best places to work in the UK. Beyond his business success, Stewart is an influential public intellectual, frequently contributing to The Guardian and other outlets on social justice, educational reform, and equitable economics. He is recognized as a pioneer in translating “radical democratic ideals” into “practical business logic.”
Stewart plays a central role in the political discourse of the British Jewish community. He is a spokesperson and steering committee member for Jewish Voice for Labour (JVL). He staunchly defends the right to criticize Israeli government policies without being unfairly labeled as antisemitic and calls for an end to the military occupation of Palestinian territories. He has stated: “As a Jew, my values demand that I stand up against any form of structural injustice. We cannot remain silent when the actions of the Israeli government violate universal human rights standards. Supporting Palestinian rights is not antisemitic; it is an act of fidelity to justice. True safety comes from equal rights, not from segregation and control.”
He is an active supporter of Independent Jewish Voices (IJV UK) and works to foster a balanced and just dialogue on Middle East issues within UK politics.