John C Hughes

Biography

John Hughes is a Non-Executive Director and specialist adviser to companies on non-technical risk mitigation and the management of strategy and governance internationally. John sits on private and public sector Boards and acts as a coach to numerous executives.

This followed a long career in BP as an expert in non-technical risk and external affairs; strategic problem-solving, the provision of independent advice to executives and the development of international teams.

John has chaired Advisory Boards, Audit Committees and a range of other committees including Strategic Risk. He has led Board interventions on numerous issues including creating a new system for strategic risk management; the establishment of new strategies and their performance management; and reviews of institutional governance and crisis management.

John’s other NED roles include for London School of Economics, Abkons, Marlow Strategy, and Community Schools Trust.