Megan Hughes has been appointed as the Managing Director and Vice President of Sales for HubSpot in the Japan, Asia Pacific, and India (JAPAC) region. Based in Sydney, Hughes will oversee business growth, sales strategy, and operations across key markets including Singapore, Japan, India, Australia, and New Zealand. Her appointment comes as the global customer relationship management (CRM) industry is projected to surpass $163 billion by 2030, with Asia Pacific identified as the fastest-growing market.
Hughes brings over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, having previously served as HubSpot’s ANZ Country Lead and Senior Director of Sales. During her tenure, she led the establishment of HubSpot’s first data centre in Australia and secured a major partnership with the TCS Sydney Marathon. Her leadership has been instrumental in supporting thousands of customers, including MYOB, HungryHungry, and Global Schools Foundation.
David Cohen, Chief Sales Officer at HubSpot, praised Hughes’ impact, stating, “Over the past four years, Megan has transformed our ANZ business, building a customer-first culture where teams deliver real impact.” Hughes’ focus will be on addressing growth challenges such as technology integration, which HubSpot research highlights as a significant barrier for businesses.
Hughes expressed her enthusiasm for the new role, saying, “This role represents the perfect intersection of my passion for developing high-performing teams and creating real impact for the customers we serve through technology.” Her immediate focus will be on leveraging HubSpot’s AI-powered platform to enhance customer interactions and drive growth across the region.
