Dave Hughes

Dave is a highly experienced coach, facilitator and trainer specialising in enabling change within individuals, teams and organisations.   He is the Director of Connection Matters, an Organisational Development consultancy based in South Wales, as well as a consultant for The Living Leader.

Prior to starting his business in 2018, he spent more than fifteen years working in Blue Chip organisations, including Centrica; EDF Energy; HSBC and Lloyds; managing large remote teams and holding down senior leadership roles – so has first-hand experience of the challenges and opportunities linked to leading teams in complex organisations.

Dave’s work is driven by a deeply-held belief in the potential of people and their connections.  He focuses on creating strong, trust-based relationships with his clients, helping them explore new ways of thinking to achieve lasting, impactful change.

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NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 ARE OPEN!

The program is free but highly selective so firstly we ask senior business leaders working within Marketing, Media and Advertising to nominate the best of their emerging leaders for a place on the program. All ‘nominees’ then receive an ‘Invitation to Apply’ which includes essential information about the process.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2026 ARE OPEN

Applicants may apply to EITHER cohort regardless of country of residence, but must commit to attend both Residential dates & the Virtual day of their chosen cohort. Attendance is mandatory and a condition of acceptance onto the program.