Graham Hughes
Head of Catalyst @ TM Forum
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🌟 Innovation Operations Manager | Driving Strategic Growth Through Efficient Operations 🌟 As an accomplished Innovation Operations Manager, I am passionate about transforming ideas into actionable strategies that drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency. With a robust background in B2B sales events & operations, I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative problem-solving and collaboration lead to impactful solutions. My expertise lies in fostering a culture of innovation, where I partner with cross-functional teams to align processes with organisational goals. I excel in designing and implementing workflows that optimise resources while retaining a sharp focus on quality and sustainability. By leveraging data-driven insights, I guide teams in making informed decisions that catalyse change and elevate performance.
United Kingdom
Manchester
Events Services
High-Performance Team Leadership & Development, Global Program & Operational Management, Cross-Functional Executive Stakeholder Management, Revenue Growth & Commercial Strategy, P&L Ownership & Financial Ownership , Strategic Business Line Leadership, Global Events, Sales Operations, Communication, Operations Management, Special Events, Event Planning, Event Management, Corporate Events, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Salesforce.com, CRM Databases
Experience

Head of Catalyst
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
As Head of TM Forum's prestigious Catalyst programme, I provide strategic and commercial leadership for a global program, with full P&L ownership and accountability for growth, financial performance, and delivery excellence. I define and execute the Catalyst strategic roadmap, lead and mentor cross-functional global teams, and oversee end-to-end program governance, performance tracking, and stakeholder engagement. Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Events, and Executive Leadership, I drive innovation initiatives, manage risk, and ensure alignment to company KPIs and OKRs, while representing Catalyst at major industry events and delivering measurable business impact at scale.

Catalyst Operations Co-ordinator
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Catalysts generate proof-of-concept ideas that innovate to solve common industry challenges. I work to ensure successful streamlined communication & operations for over 1300 active members spanning 50 projects. Driving collaboration and innovation
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