John Hughes
Founder, Director / Gilpin Park
Most Notable Role
One of Western Australia's most recognised and successful businessmen, John Hughes was born in Fremantle, Western Australia in 1935 and attended Christian Brothers College, Fremantle. As a teenager he began working at a car dealership while studying accounting by correspondence. By his late 20s he owned his own car dealership. His dealership was the world's highest-selling Hyundai dealer for eight consecutive years between 1997-2003.
Together with Alan Bond's Bond Motor Corporation, Mr Hughes introduced the Korean car marque to Australia. His automotive group also markets other major car brands including Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Ford, Kia and Geely.
He is on record as driving only cars that he sells.
