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Hugh Simons

Chief Operating Officer

Hugh is the Chief Operating Officer at Highland, responsible for managing all non-investment operations of the firm. Hugh's extensive background and broad experience with overseeing internal global functions will be a invaluable asset as Highland continues its expansion into a multi-national firm.

 

Background

Prior to joining Highland, Hugh was the Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Committee at Boston Consulting Group where he developed relationships with other firms interested in working with BCG. Before assuming his role as CFO, Hugh was a client service vice president in the Boston office. His work focused on strategic and corporate development issues facing clients in the telecommunications, technology, and forest products industries.

 

Education

Trinity College, Dublin, B.A., Mathematics and Engineering

Cambridge University, England, Ph.D. Engineering

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, M.B.A.