James Hayward

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DISC Type : Ds

Senior Finance Operating Partner at H.I.G. Capital

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

James Hayward is a Senior Finance Operating Partner at H. I. G. Capital with over 25 years of experience specializing in private equity, carve-outs, restructuring, and business transformation. He earned his degree from the University of Bristol. People who have worked with him describe him as pragmatic, hard-working, knowledgeable, and an original thinker.

He has completed an Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Masterclass.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Big Vision Person

Risk Tolerant

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

PE Value Creation
Focuses on accelerating value creation within portfolio companies by professionalizing finance, aligning teams with the investment thesis, and helping them operate at pace.
Financial Carve-outs
Has extensive, hands-on experience as an interim CFO leading the complex financial separation of businesses from parent companies post-acquisition.
Business Transformation
He is a transformation and turnaround specialist who recently spoke on a panel about delivering lasting change, including navigating digital disruption and cybersecurity.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2023
Senior Finance Operating Partner at H.I.G. Capital
5-2023 - 9-2023
Interim CFO at Maritime Insights & Intelligence Limited (Lloyds List Intelligence)
1-2023 - 10-2023
Interim CFO at EPFR Inc
6-2022 - 12-2022
Interim Global CFO at Kantar Public
11-2021 - 7-2022
Advisor at Acal Bfi Group

Education

1982 - 1985
2.1 from University of Bristol

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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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