Hugh specializes in strategic planning, sales and marketing, succession planning, advisory boards governance and business turnarounds. Previously, he held senior executive positions with the Dun & Bradstreet – A.C. Nielsen Group in Canada, Italy, Brazil and France.

Hugh has a BA in Economics from Cairo University and has completed the Advanced Management Program with INSEAD of Fontainebleau, France.

Hugh is affiliated and member of several associations across North America including Toronto Board of Trade, CFIB Canadian Federation of Independent Business, The Italian Chamber of Commerce, King Chamber of Commerce, The BDC Consulting Group, The Canadian Professional Sales Association and others. He serves on many private advisory boards. He is the author of MAVERICK LEADERSHIP and is a frequent contributor to The Globe & Mail.

Hugh speaks fluently English, French, Italian and Portuguese.