John Hughes

Chair, Governance Board

John Hughes is a Non-Executive Director with a specialism advising on risk mitigation and the management of strategy & governance internationally.

He 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 & external affairs; complex government affairs, strategic problem-solving, the provision of independent advice to executives and the development of international teams.  He had roles in the UK, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe.  He has Chaired Advisory Boards, Audit, and Strategic Risk Committees. Current and recent non-exec roles include Ofsted, the London School of Economics, Abkons, Community Schools Trust, and the Great Britain China Centre.