Simon Hayward

Dr Simon Hayward is the founder and CEO of Cirrus, a leading provider of leadership development and change programmes to large and ambitious organisations. He has a wealth of strategic leadership experience gained over 30 years in consulting. He is a dynamic thought leader, valued by many major clients, including BT, HSBC, Marks and Spencer, Standard Chartered Bank and Three as a trusted advisor and partner. Simon has been featured in the Financial Times, Management Today, Forbes, the Sunday Times, the Guardian, Fast Company, BBC Radio 4 and Sky News.

Education

• MA (Hons) University of Oxford (1980 — 1984)
• DBA University of Manchester - Manchester Business School (2010 — 2015)
• MBA Alliance Manchester Business School (1984 — 1986)

Companies

• MD, Head of Leadership and Culture Accenture (2021)
• Honorary Professor Alliance Manchester Business School (2018)
• Managing Director Cirrus (2010)
• Senior Advisor Oliver Wyman Leadership Development (2010 — 2012)
• Partner & Head of Strategic Engagement Practice Oliver Wyman (2008 — 2010)
• Partner, Head of EMEA Oliver Wyman Leadership Development (2008 — 2010)
• CEO Academee Academee (1994 — 2008)
• Divisional MD Centre for Consultancy plc (1990 — 1993)
• Director & General Manager DAP plc (1988 — 1990)