Dr Justin Hughes

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Medical Director at McLaren Racing

United Kingdom

Overview

As Medical Director for McLaren Racing, Dr. Justin Hughes specializes in sports medicine and human performance, optimizing the entire race team from drivers to pit crew. A graduate of Imperial College London, he has supported multiple elite teams, including the World Cup-winning England Womens Rugby squad, and was part of McLarens 2024 Constructors Championship win.

He hosts "The Sport Doctor" podcast, exploring topics like mental health and elite athlete care with leading experts. He advocates for equality in sport through his advisory role at the Womens Rugby Association, working to improve healthcare provision for female athletes. His passion for F1 dates back to his childhood.

He previously served as a Battle Trauma Rehabilitation Consultant for the UK Ministry of Defence during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

Personality Overview

Consensus Builder

Example Driven

Good Listener

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

Human Performance
He designs and delivers the health and human performance strategy at McLaren Racing to optimize the operational race team, engineers, pit crew, and drivers.
Mental Health in Sport
He hosts a podcast where he has dedicated episodes to discussing mental health challenges and treatments for elite athletes with leading psychiatrists.
Healthcare Equality
As an advisory board member for the Women's Rugby Association, he aspires to achieve equality in healthcare and medical provision for all athletes in women's rugby.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2022
Medical Director at McLaren Racing
11-2022
Clinical Director at Ingo Health
9-2020
Founder and Managing Director at The Sport Doctor
7-2022
Advisory Board Member at Women's Rugby Association
9-2014 - 12-2023
Consultant in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Medicine at London Bridge Hospital

Education

1995 - 2000
Bachelor of Medicine from Imperial College London
Fellowship from Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine ( uk)

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Insights For Selling To Dr Justin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation
  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr Justin is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr Justin

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr Justin move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Dr Justin take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Dr Justin

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