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Hugh Helferty returns to QSB as Executive-in-Residence

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Hugh Helferty returns to QSB as Executive-in-Residence

In May, Hugh Helferty (Queen’s BSc’77, MBA’85; PhD, U of T, in chemistry) returned to QSB as Executive-in-Residence, having served in this capacity in 2009-10.

During his more than 30 years with ExxonMobil, Hugh held a wide range of executive leadership positions spanning research, engineering, manufacturing, planning and business analysis. Prior to his recent retirement, he successively led the company’s chemical, corporate strategic, and petroleum products research departments.

While at QSB, Hugh intends to focus on three areas: technology and innovation management; the new Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation program; and students interested in careers in the energy sector.