Ashley Hughey

Ashley Hughey is an experienced business development and procurement professional with a strong background in the energy sector. Currently serving as a Business Development Manager and Innovation Ecosystem Lead at Woodside Energy since June 2022, following the merger of Woodside and BHP Petroleum, Ashley previously held various leadership roles at BHP from 2009 to 2022. Responsibilities included managing a global team in strategic sourcing and category management with an annual spend of approximately $240 million, delivering significant cost savings, and implementing global sourcing strategies across various oil and gas categories. Ashley holds an MBA from the Texas McCombs School of Business and a BA in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University, complemented by an international study experience at John Cabot University.