Andy Hughes

Andy Hughes is an accomplished sales and account management professional with extensive experience in the engineering and technology sectors. Currently serving as an Altair Account Manager since January 2024, Andy previously held positions including Enterprise Software Sales Executive at Plex, by Rockwell Automation, where focus was on cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions. As the Director of Sales for Global Services at SimuTech Group, notable achievements included record sales growth and oversight of consulting, testing, training, and support services. Andy's career also encompasses roles such as Regional Sales Manager at SimuTech Group and CAE Associates, where expertise in engineering services and ANSYS software was developed. Additionally, Andy has co-owned a consulting firm, held product development management roles, and gained marketing experience with established companies. Andy holds a BA in Communications from the State University of New York at Oswego and has pursued further education at Beijing Normal University and The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.