Hugh retired after a career which started in the private sector and then moved into the civil service, where he worked in HM Treasury, the Department for Local Government and Housing, and finally the Ministry of Justice. He has also run his own consultancy company.  

He has been a Chief Executive of a Government Agency, worked with national politicians and led large teams across the UK and Europe.  

He is passionate about the role that education can play in delivering social justice. To that end he has previously held non-executive roles within the University, safeguarding and Academy Trust sectors.  

He is currently a Trustee of a charity that represents Housing Associations in Wales (Community Housing Cymru) and is a trustee of a pension fund.  

He lives in North-West Bristol, is a keen supporter of Gloucestershire Cricket Club and an equally enthusiastic, although inexpert, golfer.  

He is married with two grown up children and a granddaughter, with another due in January 2025.