Xavier Hughes

Xavier Hughes joined ICMA in 2018 as its first chief technology and innovation officer (CTIO). Mr. Hughes recently served as head of global growth for Stae, a venture-backed smart cities, operational intelligence platform. Prior, he served as the chief innovation officer at the U.S. Department of Labor—the first in the U.S. government—and simultaneously as senior advisor to the president, where he led the development of innovative business practices and technology applications to improve outcomes and simplify operations.