- Joined in 1991 as a director and in 1993 led successfully the �10 million buyout of Graig from the public and institutional shareholders whose shares were listed on the London Stock Exchange. Following this he was appointed CEO with responsibility for the strategic direction of Graig. Since 1993 he has developed and implemented a growth strategy that has led to a revival of Graig under new ownership. Key achievements have been the repositioning of Graig�s shipping activities, the disposal of non shipping investments and a new approach to shipowning currently represented through a joint venture with the Clipper Group, totalling a gross value of US$ 250 million and the establishment of the Blue Rock Group of Companies. Formally, Hugh graduated from Calgary University, Canada in 1985 with a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Geology and in 1991 he graduated from Henley Business Management School, London with an MBA. Hugh is a member of the British committees of Det Norsk Veritas and Bureau Veritas and is a member of the Institute of Directors. He is also vice-chairman of the Cardiff and Bristol Channel Shipowners' Association.
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