Ian Hughes

Ian Hughes is the Utilities and Infrastructure Director at Engage People, a company he co-founded.1 He has extensive experience in the electricity, water, gas, and infrastructure markets in Australasia since relocating to Melbourne in 1999.1

Prior to founding Engage People, Hughes had a progressive career in industry and professional services in Europe and South East Asia. His roles covered engineering, commercial, sales, organizational development, and general management functions.1 He also ran a profit center in the UK for a global multinational business and developed the European Best Practice blueprint for human capital resourcing for the largest joint venture in Europe.1

In 1998, Hughes joined a global recruitment consultancy to develop and lead the utilities practice in London.1 His expertise in talent acquisition and management in the utilities and infrastructure sectors led him to establish Engage People, where he now focuses on providing executive search and recruitment services.12

Hughes' career history also includes:

• Head of Futurestep Industrial at Korn Ferry (2005-2006)2
• Group Manager for Northern England and Northern Ireland (1988-1998)2

Currently based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Ian Hughes can be contacted for professional inquiries related to Engage People and the utilities and infrastructure sectors.3