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Mark Dearnley

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Global CEO at Hays
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Mark Dearnley is the Global CEO of Hays, leveraging a strong background in digital and business transformation. His career includes roles as Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Hays, Partner at Bain & Company, and CIO at Vodafone UK. He holds a degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Brunel University.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Mark is a Trustee for The King’s Trust, a charity dedicated to helping young people find jobs or start businesses. He is a vocal supporter of creating inclusive workplaces and has publicly shared his views on the practical application of allyship to amplify underrepresented voices.

His career is marked by a unique trajectory, having led large-scale IT and digital transformations in both the public sector, for HM Revenue & Customs, and the private sector.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Global CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Digital Transformation
His career has been focused on leading large-scale digital and IT transformations at global organizations like Hays, Inchcape, Vodafone, and HM Revenue & Customs.
Youth Empowerment
He serves as a Trustee for The King's Trust, a UK charity that provides support and opportunities for young people aged 11 to 30.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Global CEO
Hays
8-2025 - 3-2026
Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Hays
10-2020 - 5-2025
Group Chief Digital Officer
Inchcape plc
9-2019
Trustee
The King's Trust
1-2018 - 10-2020
Partner
Bain & Company
In the press

Media appearances

Hays names new CEO. Featured in Staffing Industry Analysts
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UK recruiter Hays names interim chief Mark Dearnley as CEO. Featured in Reuters
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Education
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Brunel University of London
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