Graham Hayward

Graham Hayward is an experienced professional currently serving as Group Manufacturing Director and General Manager at G.U.D. HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD since December 2018. Prior to this role, Graham held various positions at Lear Corporation, including Plant Manager, where responsibilities included managing a Just-In-Time (JIT) and Trim plant with around 380 employees, and Operations Manager, overseeing daily operations at a facility with approximately 350 employees. Earlier in Graham's career, positions included Production Manager and Quality Manager at Johnson Controls, focusing on production, maintenance, and quality management systems. Graham holds a Bachelor's Degree in Quality Assurance and an Associate's Degree in Production Management from Nelson Mandela University, as well as a Matric from Muir College Boys High.