Hugo Ashkar

Hugo Ashkar

Projects Risk Authority bp

Hugo currently leads the execution of risk management activities across three major BP business groups: A global portfolio of 50+ offshore & onshore construction projects, a global portfolio of 30+ new and renewable energy projects, and our Customer & Products projects activities worldwide. Prior to his arrival to BP in June 2012, Hugo held leadership roles in a 17-year career in the Aerospace industry, inclusive of NASA programs, in Reliability, Quality, Technical Safety, and Systems Engineering. Among his many professional interests, Hugo is presently focused on the role of Human Performance in Hazardous Industries.

Pre-Conference Workshop Day & Masterclass - November 4

1:30 PM What’s Old is Now New: Re-Examining Project Execution Risk Assessment

The evolving nature of workforces and the changing risk landscape present new challenges for project execution. Historically, Improvement Engineers had over a decade of experience, but today, many are hired directly from college. Frequent team turnover and reliance on EPC contractors facing similar workforce issues further complicate matters. This, coupled with the changing landscape, renders traditional risk assessment templates ineffective. 


These unmitigated risks are increasingly causing project failures, leading to delays, cost overruns, and other negative outcomes. Something needs to change. This workshop will deep dive into the current risk assessment processes and the updates required to adapt to these new realities and ensure successful project execution.  

Main Conference Day One - November 5

11:40 AM Panel Discussion: Assessing the Effects of Changing Workforce Dynamics on Operational Project Risk

  • Managing the capability power curve with growing talent attrition 
  • Ensuring institutionalized knowledge transfer to bridge fundamental skills gaps 
  • Adapting project frameworks and creating robust risk management indicators for operational planning to ensure project principles are measured, analysed and protected 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Hugo.

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