John Hughes is Managing Director of Capstone Solutions. John has over twenty years of global government affairs and advocacy experience, holding senior positions in the public and private sectors. In these roles, he has advised C-suite executives and elected leaders on international and domestic policy matters and designed and executed strategies to address reputational, political, legislative, and regulatory challenges.
John led the government relations teams at Starbucks and USAA and was a managing director at The Glover Park Group, where he oversaw its financial services and tax practice’s government affairs team. Early in his career, John was managing director of tax advocacy at the National Council of State Housing Agencies.
John was a senior policy advisor to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, handling financial services, housing finance, consumer protection, and international trade issues. He also served as counsel to the House Financial Services Committee under Chairman Barney Frank.
John is a board member of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting military and veteran caregivers and their families.
John earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and a law degree and Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan. A New York native, John and his family reside in Silver Spring, Maryland.
