Bob Hugin

American businessman and politician

Robert John "Bob" Hugin (born July 23, 1954) is an American businessman and politician. He used to be the executive chair of Celgene, a biopharmaceutical company.[1]

Bob Hugin
Chair of the New Jersey Republican Party
Assumed office
June 23, 2021
Preceded byMichael Lavery
Personal details
Born
Robert John Hugin

(1954-07-23) July 23, 1954 (age 69)
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Kathy Hugin
Children3
EducationPrinceton University (BA)
University of Virginia (MBA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1976–1983 (active duty)
1983–1990 (reserve duty)

Hugin is on the board of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and was its chairman from April 2013 to April 2014. He is an independent director at The Medicines Co. He is on the boards of many foundations and educational institutions, including the Board of Trustees of Princeton University, the Darden Foundation at UVA, and Family Promise, a national non-profit network assisting homeless families.[2]

Hugin was the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in New Jersey in the 2018 election.[3] He lost in the general election to incumbent Bob Menendez in November 2018.

References change

  1. "Management - Celgene Corporation". Celgene. Archived from the original on 16 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2016.
  2. "Robert J. Hugin". Market Watch. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  3. Washington Times. "Menendez, Hugin to fight for U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey". Retrieved June 6, 2018.