Alan Hughes

Alan Hughes serves as Chair at Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC since 2022, following a role as Senior Independent Director from 2017. Additionally, Hughes has been Chair of Unity Trust Bank, overseeing its buyout from Co-Op Bank and its recapitalization as an independent entity. At Equals, Hughes led efforts that saw share prices rise significantly from 40p to £1. Previous positions include Pro-Chancellor and Deputy Chair of Council at Loughborough University, where strategic initiatives prioritized academic excellence and student experience. Hughes has held non-executive director roles at Hampden & Co plc, RateSetter, NewDay, and Capital One, and served as a visiting lecturer at Warwick Business School. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Henley Business School and an honorary doctorate from Loughborough University.