Ann Hughes

Ann Hughes is an experienced professional specializing in risk and assurance, currently serving as GM Risk and Assurance at ABN Group since June 2025. Prior roles include positions at IGO Ltd as Risk and Compliance from November 2024 to June 2025, and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee at NOPSEMA from January 2021 to March 2025. Ann has held leadership roles such as GM Governance, Risk & Compliance at DRA Global and Director Strategy & Governance at the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Additional experience includes managerial positions in enterprise risk at Pilbara Ports Authority, KBR, Inc., and WorleyParsons, among others. Ann's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration from Murdoch University, a Bachelor of Science from Curtin University, and a Graduate Certificate from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.