Mr Hughes has over 30 years' experience in the finance sector including investment management, investor relations and commercial banking. Between 2014 and 2019 he served as commercial director of SeaLink Travel Group, a leading transport and tourism company and was previously chairman of Wiseway Group, a freight and logistics company, both listed on the ASX. Mr Hughes is currently on the board of Nasdaq listed Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc (Nasdaq: MIGI). Mr Hughes' previous management positions include Head of the AMP Small Companies Fund, and Head of Corporate Finance at Ord Minnett Limited, a leading Australian stockbroking and wealth management firm.