Hugo Pellegrini
About Hugo Pellegrini
Hugo Pellegrini is the Finance and Strategy Director at Hopper, with extensive experience in financial planning, fundraising, and M&A across various sectors.
Finance and Strategy Director at Hopper
Hugo Pellegrini currently holds the title of Finance and Strategy Director at Hopper. Based in London, England, United Kingdom, and working remotely, he plays a key role in overseeing financial and strategic initiatives for the company. His responsibilities include establishing infrastructure for management reporting of international business units, introducing B2B pipeline tracking, and finance business partnering with commercial and product organizations to boost sales cadence and delivery. His expertise in finance significantly contributes to Hopper's growth and operational efficiency.
Previous Roles at Hopper
Before assuming his current role, Hugo Pellegrini served as both the Interim Head of Treasury and Head of Control at Hopper from 2022 to 2024. During his tenure, he implemented financial strategies and controls that enhanced the company's financial structure. Based in London, England, United Kingdom, and working remotely, Hugo's efforts were pivotal in transitioning the company's financial operations to a more structured and efficient system.
Corporate Development at Babylon
From 2020 to 2022, Hugo Pellegrini worked at Babylon in the role of Corporate Development. Located in London, United Kingdom, he focused on leveraging his financial and strategic expertise to drive corporate growth initiatives within the health tech sector. His work in corporate development helped Babylon in navigating financial planning and strategic decisions during this period.
Corporate Finance & Strategy at Deliveroo
Hugo Pellegrini was part of Deliveroo's Corporate Finance & Strategy team from 2017 to 2020. While based in London, United Kingdom, he contributed to the financial strategy and planning for the food tech company. His role involved business partnering on financial planning, fundraising, and M&A activities, which were crucial for Deliveroo's expansion and operational performance during his tenure.
Education and Expertise
Hugo Pellegrini received his education in Finance from ESCP Business School, where he achieved a Master in Management between 2010 and 2014. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, obtained in 2011. Hugo's educational background is complemented by his studies in Mathematics at Lycée Kléber and the Lycée Français de Shanghai, where he achieved a Classe préparatoire ECS and a French Baccalaureate, respectively. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in finance, business planning, and strategic management.