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Edward Hughes is a Lecturer at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine, where he teaches General Management and Entrepreneurship in the MBA and Executive MBA programs. He brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience from technology, consumer products, and sporting goods industries.
- Adjunct MBA Professor with real-world executive insight
- Teaches in both Full-Time and Executive MBA programs
- Affiliated with the academic area of General Management and Entrepreneurship
Edward Hughes earned his MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was recognized as a George F. Baker Scholar. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Cambridge University, England.
His research and teaching interests center on entrepreneurship and general management, with a strong emphasis on strategic innovation, corporate turnarounds, and leadership in high-growth environments. As an entrepreneur and two-time CEO, he integrates practical experience into academic instruction, focusing on scalable business models, executive decision-making, and organizational transformation.
While no peer-reviewed publications are listed, his professional work reflects deep engagement in entrepreneurial leadership, business scaling, and executive coaching. His industry experience informs his teaching, particularly in technology commercialization and strategic growth.
- President, Harvard Business School Club of San Diego
- Board Member, San Diego Air & Space Museum
- Partner and Coach, CEO Coaching International
Edward Hughes advises growth-minded CEOs and entrepreneurs, helping them accelerate performance and navigate complexity. Though not listed as supervising formal academic students, his mentorship extends through executive coaching and classroom teaching. He has not received mention of formal research grants in the provided text.
He is actively involved in leadership development through the Merage School and community institutions, contributing to executive education and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
