The people behind every event
The team behind the experience
Founder & CEO
Mariana Hughes
Founder & CEO
Federated golfer with over 15 years in the sport. Double master's in Marketing and Event Management from IE Business School, Madrid. Founded Hughes Events in Spain before expanding to Mexico. Passionate about creating experiences that connect people and brands through golf. Has produced over 100 events on three continents with relationships at the world's leading golf circuits.
The full team
The people who make every event possible
Carlos Rodríguez
Operations Director
Over 12 years in high-level event production. Specialist in complex logistics, large team coordination, and premium supplier management. Has coordinated tournaments at more than 20 golf courses across Mexico and abroad.
Sofía Méndez
Marketing Director
Brand strategist with experience at international advertising agencies. Designs the branding and sponsorship experiences that make every Hughes Events tournament memorable long after the course.
Alejandro Vega
Golf & Travel Coordinator
Golfer with a 4 handicap. Knows the world's finest courses firsthand and coordinates golf & travel experiences with the unique perspective of someone who loves the game as much as the destination.
What drives us
Our values
Excellence
Every detail matters. From signage to the final gift, we refuse to settle for the ordinary.
Passion
Golf is not just work for us — it's our life. That difference shows in every event.
Relationships
We build bridges between people. Every tournament is an opportunity to create lasting bonds.
Innovation
We reinvent the corporate tournament every time. Never two events alike, always exceeding expectations.