Graham Hughes

Graham Hughes

Head of Catalyst @ TM Forum

About

🌟 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.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Manchester

Industry

Events Services

Skill

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

TM Forum

Head of Catalyst

TM Forum

LinkedIn
2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

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.

TM Forum

Catalyst & Innovation Operations Manager

TM Forum

LinkedIn
2024-5 - 2026-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

TM Forum

Catalyst Operations Co-ordinator

TM Forum

LinkedIn
2023-9 - 2024-4 · 8 mos

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

Peninsula UK

Event Coordinator

Peninsula UK

LinkedIn
2022-2 - 2023-8 · 1 yr 7 mos

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Education

University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton

LinkedIn

Forensic Science

2013-9 - 2016-7 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Graham Hughes's Contact Information

Email

******@***.com

Phone

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