John Hughes - Head of Fox Studios, Australia

John Hughes is the Head of Fox Studios Australia, the region’s largest integrated film and television production facility and industry hub. Over its 24-year history, the studio has contributed significantly to Sydney, NSW and Australia by being a regional leader and centre of excellence in the creative industries sector.

Prior to Fox Studios, John held a number of senior commercial real estate advisory roles where he specialised in commercial transactions, adaptive reuse and development. John holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from UTS, a Bachelor of Business & Commerce (Property) from UWS and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He sits on the NSW Government’s 24-Hour Economy Advisory Group, is a board member of Ausfilm Inc. along with Chairing their Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, is the Deputy Chair of the City of Sydney’s Sustainable Destination Partnership and board member & Treasurer of not-for-profit arts organisation, Brand X.