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Is an American businessman who was formerly the executive chairman of Celgene, a biopharmaceutical company.
Hugin was the Republican nominee in the 2018 United States Senate election in New Jersey, where he was defeated by incumbent Democratic senator Bob Menendez.
Hugin grew up in Union City, New Jersey.
He was the first in his family to attend college, earning a full-scholarship to Princeton University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University in 1976.
After graduating, Hugin served in the United States Marine Corps as an active duty infantry officer from 1976 to 1983.
In 1985, Hugin earned a master's degree in business administration from the University of Virginia.
From 1985 to 1999, Hugin worked at J.P. Morgan & Co. Inc. and was a managing director.
In 2013, Hugin was named the best CEO in biotech by TheStreet.com.
He left his position at Celgene as chief executive and became an executive chairman in 2017.
Bob Hugin is married to Kathy Hugin. They have three children.
Hugin is a member of the United Methodist Church.
