Richard Hayler FIoD FCA FCIArb CA(SG) CAIA CIA has a diverse range of work experience in finance, accounting, and dispute resolution. Richard currently serves as the Group CFO & COO at Firebolt Group, where they oversee financial operations. Previously, they worked as the Chief Financial Officer & Board Member at Nutrition Technologies, a company specializing in sustainable insect proteins.
Richard has also held significant roles at prestigious organizations such as the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), where they served as a member of the Standards Review Board, contributing to the development of global valuation standards. Richard was an Equity Partner at Deloitte Southeast Asia, leading the Disputes Practice and specializing in solving complex valuation and accounting problems.
Additionally, Richard has served in leadership positions at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), where they were a board member and the first financially qualified treasurer of the Singapore Branch. Richard managed the branch's finances, implemented internal controls, and oversaw the branch's growth to become the third largest globally.
Richard's experience also includes roles at organizations such as HaySo Dynamic, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, Singapore Management University, FTI Consulting, Deloitte, and KPMG UK. Richard has a strong track record in financial management, business development, and providing expert advisory services.
Richard Hayler FIoD FCA FCIArb CA(SG) CAIA CIA completed their education as follows:
1. From 2002 to 2005, they attended the University of Bristol, where they studied Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
2. In 2005, they obtained a Certificate in International Auditing (CertIA) from ACCA.
3. In the same year, they also obtained a Certificate in International Financial Reporting (CertIFR) from ACCA.
4. From 2005 to 2008, they pursued their studies at the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) and obtained the degree of Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA).
5. In 2011, Richard Hayler achieved the CAIA Charterholder (CAIA) qualification from the CAIA Association.
6. From 2009 to 2018, they studied at The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and obtained the degree of Fellow (FCIArb).
7. In 2015, they became a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (FIoD) after completing their studies at the Institute of Directors (IoD).
8. In 2017, they acquired the designation of Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).
9. Richard Hayler further enhanced their expertise by obtaining the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., in December 2020.
10. In 2018, they acquired the Financial Forensic Professional (FFP) designation from the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).
11. Richard also holds additional certifications including the ISCA Financial Forensic Professional Credential Badge (FFP) from the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, the CMFAS Module 4A - Rules & Regulations for Advising on Corporate Finance from IBFSG - The Institute of Banking & Finance Singapore, and the Certificate of Higher Education Open from The Open University.
It should be noted that all information provided is based solely on the provided experience and does not assume any additional education or qualifications beyond what has been mentioned.
August, 2023 - present
March, 2023