Stuart Hayford

 is a character in the political drama thriller series The Diplomat. He is portrayed by Ato Essandoh.

Biography
Stuart is Kate Wyler's deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy in London. He is a former DC campaign manager who used to work with Billie Appiah. Stuart often knows what is happening at the White House before Kate does, and helps nudge Kate in the right diplomatic directions.

Appearances

 * Season One


 * The Cinderella Thing
 * Don't Call It a Kidnapping
 * Lambs in the Dark
 * He Bought a Hat
 * The Dogcatcher
 * Some Lusty Tornado
 * Keep Your Enemies Closer
 * The James Bond Clause