Russell Reynolds Associates Appoints Hugo Healing as Consultant in London, Strengthening Board and Real Assets Leadership

London, United Kingdom – 30 June 2025 – Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), the leading global leadership advisory firm, has appointed Hugo Healing as Consultant.

Hugo will be based in London, advising clients across real assets, including real estate, infrastructure and broader financial services sectors in the UK, Europe and internationally. He has a distinguished track record advising boards and senior executives on search and succession projects, helping organizations address critical leadership challenges.

Hugo brings deep expertise in executive search, CEO and C-suite succession, and board effectiveness. He has worked extensively with listed and private real estate and infrastructure organisations, including private equity and investment, operating businesses, family businesses, and limited partner clients.

Prior to joining RRA, Hugo established and led the Real Estate practice at an international executive search firm. Earlier in his career, he served as an Officer and helicopter pilot in the British Army Air Corps, where he held global operational, technical and strategic planning roles.

“We are delighted to welcome Hugo to Russell Reynolds Associates,” said Nanaz Mohtashami, UK Country Manager and Managing Director at RRA. “Hugo’s breadth of experience across real assets and board advisory, combined with his international perspective and commitment to client success, will be invaluable as we help organisations address their most complex leadership challenges and shape what’s next in board and executive leadership.”

“Hugo’s appointment reflects our commitment to bringing the very best talent and insight to our clients,” said Gemma Burgess, Managing Director and Global Real Estate Practice Co-Leader at RRA. “His proven ability to guide organizations through critical leadership transitions and his deep understanding of the real estate sector will further strengthen our ability to support clients as they navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic landscape.”

“Hugo’s extensive background in real assets and his strategic insight into board dynamics make him an excellent fit for our team,” said Chris Nicholson, Infrastructure Industry Leader and Managing Director at RRA. “His deep understanding of the infrastructure sector, along with his experience working with both General Partners and operating companies, positions him uniquely to support our clients across sectors.”

Hugo holds a BA in politics and modern history from the University of Manchester and is a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the Army Command and Staff College. He is bilingual in French and a dual British/French national.

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