Hugo Ashkar

Hugo Ashkar

Risk Management Discipline Lead for Capital Projects bp

Hugo currently leads the execution of project risk management activities in a global portfolio of 50+ oil, gas and low carbon energy projects, caring for about $45B dollars of investment capital. 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 several engineering disciplines. Among his many professional interests, Hugo is presently focused on the role of Human Performance in Hazardous Industries.


#OPEXOG Summit Day Two - Thursday November 5

11:10 AM Panel Discussion: Skills for Tomorrow, Today: Bridging the Generation Gap in Oil & Gas

  • Explore how executive mindset and organizational culture can unintentionally hinder the integration of younger talent
  • The impact of generational disconnects on safety, cybersecurity and risk management in a rapidly digitizing environment
  • Strategies to reshape industry perception and attract next-gen talent for a sustained workforce
  • Addressing knowledge gaps and change fatigue during organizational restructuring and digital transformation

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

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