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David Heyes

Head Of Operations at Dancerace

David Heyes has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries and roles. In 1984, they started as a management trainee at WHSmith Retail before transitioning to middle management at WHS News, where they led successful initiatives promoting local authors and books.

From 1998 to 2008, Heyes worked at Somerfield, where they held nine different roles in various areas such as logistics, inventory management, and business intelligence. David achieved promotions during a period of significant change and implemented the largest IBM UDB installation in the world at that time.

Heyes joined TFM Networks in 2008 as the Chief Operating Officer, eventually becoming the Group Chief Operating Officer. David played a key role in growing the business threefold and managing all aspects of the company's operations.

In 2016, Heyes became the Managing Director of Change Things Now Ltd., utilizing their extensive experience in leadership, management, and change. David worked closely with companies to understand their challenges and develop plans for success.

From 2018 to 2019, Heyes served as the COO of Greyfly and later took on the role of Associate Director, specializing in troubleshoot consulting and business change/transformation.

In 2017, Heyes joined Elim Housing Association as a voluntary board member, contributing to their 'Time to Heal' program that provides housing for vulnerable and homeless individuals.

Lastly, Heyes currently holds the position of Head of Operations at Dancerace plc, a well-established company in invoice factoring and discounting services. David has facilitated impressive growth and overseen the migration of a large Invoice Finance provider onto the company's systems.

Overall, Heyes's work experience demonstrates their expertise in operations management, change management, and driving business growth and success.

David Heyes attended Widey Technical Grammar School from 1976 to 1982. No degree or field of study information was provided.

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  • Head Of Operations

    November, 2019 - present