Paul Justin Hughes

Paul J. Hughes serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Al Ghurair Group since November 2020, overseeing strategy and investments for this major UAE conglomerate involved in manufacturing, real estate, and investments. Hughes also provides expertise as an Advisory Council Member for Falconbridge Advisors from October 2023. Prior positions include Senior Advisor at Bain & Company and Chief of Strategy & Corporate Development at Al Ghurair Group, where strategic direction for a multi-billion dollar portfolio was managed. Beginning a career in financial media at Reuters, Hughes transitioned into strategy consulting with Bain & Company, demonstrating a deep understanding of retail and family-owned business sectors. Educational qualifications include an MBA with distinction from INSEAD and MPhil and MA degrees from the University of Oxford.