David Hughes

Vice President, IP Engineering

Based in Herndon, Virginia in the US, David is primary technology leader in respect of PCCW Global’s core IP network and the various architectures that support connectivity solutions based on IP networking. These include edge cloud, MPLS and internet transit services.

For the last five of his 18 years in post, David has focused on strategic IP network planning and the transformation of PCCW Global’s core network into a software-driven platform, as well as development of capabilities such as network virtualisation and OSS process automation.

Before joining PCCW Global, David spent three years at CAIS Internet as Director, IP Networks, and served Intelsat for nine years, during which he developed satellite ground control networks.