Global Strategy and Business Development Expert Joins Arthur D. Little´s Energy & Utilities Practice

International management and business development expert Peter Hughes has been appointed a Director with management consultancy Arthur D. Little´s Global Energy & Utilities practice. He will work closely with energy and utility clients across the global practice, contributing his industry knowledge and expertise to the consultancy´s growing energy business.

Hughes comes to Arthur D. Little with over 28 years of industry knowledge and strategic management experience, gained from serving in the most senior roles in both international oil and gas companies and in consultancy. He has led major oil and gas companies´ strategic business initiatives in diverse environments, and has significant experience of business development in both emerging and developed markets.

Stephen Rogers, Director of Arthur D. Little´s Global Energy & Utilities Practice in the UK, said: "We are very excited that Peter is joining the firm. Peter brings in–depth knowledge of strategically managing and growing energy businesses from a global perspective, which will benefit many of our clients currently grappling with issues of expansion and growth into new business areas."

Commenting on his new role within Arthur D. Little, Hughes said: "This is an exciting time to join Arthur D. Little, and I look forward to working with the team of experienced energy consultants to implement new ideas and grow the business. Arthur D. Little has an outstanding reputation for excellence in innovation, strategy and technical advancement, and I will look to both enhance and reinforce this."

Hughes joins Arthur D. Little following a successful career within the oil and gas industry in both consulting and executive management, having most recently worked for BG Group plc in Senior Vice President, Business Development, and Executive Vice President, Strategy roles. Prior to joining BG, he worked as Vice President, Strategy and Portfolio for BP Gas, Power & Renewables, following previous experience of management consultancy and building client relationships as Senior Director and Head of the PanEurAsia Group for Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA).

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