Debra Hughes is an associate at RHR, where she helps clients accelerate performance and unlock the full value of leadership. Having previously served as a partner with the firm, Debra brings decades of psychological and business insight to help leaders advance, align senior teams, and drive tangible organizational impact. She is particularly adept at CEO succession planning, human-capital risk management, and executive transition coaching. Equally at home with Fortune 100 enterprises, fast-growing firms, and nonprofits, Debra applies a signature mix of respect and honesty to guide executives through high-stakes business environments. 

True leadership requires an honest understanding of ourselves, a deep respect for others, and a clear appreciation of the broader system.

Debra Hughes

Debra works with organizations across multiple industries, with significant leadership consulting experience in the following:

  • Financial services and private equity
  • Retail and consumer goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
  • Telecommunications
  • Nonprofit and public sector