Dave Hayward

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Associate Member at Mahi Tahi Collective

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Overview

Dave Hayward is the founder of Europa Creative Partners, a firm that provides B2B companies with fractional CMO leadership and AI-driven marketing strategies to drive revenue. His colleagues describe him as a forward-thinking, innovative, and collaborative leader who handles pressure well. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Elam School Of Fine Arts.

Beyond his marketing career, Dave has a strong commitment to community service, having served for eight years as an advisor for Te Hapori, helping individuals navigate the court system towards rehabilitation. His personal interests include astronomy and sports, which he occasionally incorporates into his professional writing.

He once worked 36 hours straight to complete an RFP, treating the intense deadline like a personal dare.

Personality Overview

Precise But Practical

Rigorous & Demanding

Fast But Analytical

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

AI in Marketing
Drives growth for B2B brands using AI enhancements and hosts the "Slideshow" podcast, which frequently covers AI, technology, and marketing.
B2B Growth
Specializes in helping ambitious B2B brands grow by making their marketing more human and scalable, focusing on revenue-generating strategies.
Founder-led Marketing
His firm, Europa Creative Partners, offers specialized services in founder-led marketing, turning company strategy directly into measurable growth.

Media Appearances

Dave has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Associate Member at Mahi Tahi Collective
4-2025
Host at Slideshow with Dave Hayward | Europa Creative Partners
3-2025
Marketing at Figure8 New Zealand
3-2025
Communications at Education Partnership & Innovation Trust (EPIT)
12-2024
Marketing at Machine & Partners

Education

1996 - 2000
BFA Bachelor Of Fine Arts from Elam School Of Fine Arts
1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) from University of Auckland
1989 - 1995
High School from Kristin School

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Exp : 25 Location : Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Job Level : Leadership Designation : Associate Member at Mahi Tahi Collective
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Insights For Selling To Dave

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dave is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dave

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dave move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Dave take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Dave

Personality Compatibility


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