Professional History: Hugues is Principal Advisor in External Affairs at Rio Tinto. He is an experienced Technician with a demonstrated history of working in the mining & metals industry. Skilled in Local economic development, Intercultural Communication, Sustainable Development, Social License to Operate, and Business Planning. Strong community and social services professional with a Certificate focused in Stakeholder Engagement Academy from Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business and Tutu Fellow committing to contribute to the future of Africa.

Academic and professional credentials: Masters Degree in Innovative Project Management- Université de Bordeaux
Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship- Institut de la Francophonie pour l'Entrepreneuriat (IFE)
Bachelor's Degree in Administration d'Enterprise- INSCAE
Diploma in Community development and SME Management- Mount Carmel Training Center, Haïfa, ISRAËL
Certificate- Entrepreunership/ Entrepreuneral Studies- Université de Sherbrooke

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