Jim Mchugh

Jim is our Chief People Officer and joined RWS at the start of 2022. He has a wealth of experience in technical and technology-based international, multi-site businesses in executive HR leadership roles across the spectrum of human resources.

He has experience in both listed and private equity backed businesses and most recently was Chief HR Officer for V.Group, the world’s leading ship management and marine support services business. Prior to this Jim was the Head of HR for Exova Group plc. In both roles he has demonstrated significant expertise in developing organizational capability and culture. Earlier Jim spent a significant portion of his career in the semiconductor industry with Motorola.

Jim believes that helping to foster a genuinely diverse, inclusive environment where people can be their best selves is fundamental to his role. He was raised in a family that prized community and grew up with a strong sense of empathy and the importance of people – values he has carried forward into his professional career.

He has an MA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Glasgow and an M.Sc. in Human Resource Management from the University of Strathclyde.