Hugo was the recipient of the 2018 Asian Westpac Scholarship award, recognised for his capacity and potential to positively contribute to and foster deeper connections between Australia and China. Before joining Nous, he worked for an Australian Government department in service delivery and for Insignia Financial as a Customer Solutions Specialist.
Hugo holds a Bachelor of Arts (sociology and politics), a Master of International Relations and a Diploma of Languages (Mandarin) from The University of Melbourne.
Hugo is an international relations fanatic and enjoys keeping up to date with the latest geopolitical developments. He is also a keen public transport user and enjoys camping whenever possible.