Nigel Hughes: Non-Executive Director
Courage, clarity and creativity in the boardroom
Nigel Hughes brings something rare to the boardroom: the perspective of someone who has led from the margins and delivered from the front.
This is the fifth act of an extraordinary life. With a background as a professional actor and decades as a leadership director, social activist and environmental pioneer, Nigel blends commercial acumen with creative challenge and deep humanity.
The arts remain a core part of his practice: he uses storytelling, theatre techniques and performance thinking to unlock fresh perspectives and spark courageous conversations at board level.
Over the past three decades, Nigel has...
Founded award-winning environmental charities and inspired 62 community-owned woodlands across the UK
Protected 2,000 square miles of virgin rainforest in Papua New Guinea by working in deep partnership with local communities
Directed cultural transformation programmes for organisations including Deloitte, Deutsche Telekom, HSBC, Gilead, ArcelorMittal, Capgemini, Barclaycard and Biogen
Created and led global initiatives on inclusion, sustainability and leadership development
He brings boards a rare combination of...
Strategic governance insight grounded in real-world delivery
Expertise in sustainability, ESG and cultural change
Creative, arts-based methods that unlock innovation and vision
The courage to ask the questions others won’t
Nigel’s presence brings clarity, composure and spark to the boardroom. He helps leaders balance purpose with performance and see the opportunities hidden inside their thorniest problems.
Executive
Coaching
Go beyond performance. One-to-one coaching that helps you cut through the noise, see yourself clearly, and lead with courage.
Leadership
Programmes
Step away from theory. Experiential programmes that bring leadership to life and ignite lasting transformation in your teams.
Outstanding
and the Arts
Rediscover your creativity. From theatre stages to story circles, the arts can open doors you didn’t know were closed.