Chris Hughes

Chris Hughes is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in construction management, property maintenance, quantity surveying, insurance repairs, and project management. Currently serving as Chief Executive and Managing Director at Switched On Group since April 2000, Chris has also held the position of Contract Manager at the Registered Master Builders Association of New Zealand Inc from April 2016 to May 2023. In addition, Chris was a Canterbury Executive Committee Member and served as Director at Hush Interiors from July 2017 to October 2021, leading the acquisition of the company to diversify business operations. Educational qualifications include completion of the Owner/President Management program at Harvard Business School and the Owner Manager Program at The University of Auckland, alongside foundational education at Shirley Boys High School.