James Hayward

James Hayward is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as Senior Finance Operating Partner at H.I.G. Capital since September 2023 and a Partner at BOSS LLP since April 2009, where BOSS provides transformation, carve-out, turnaround, and restructuring services. Hayward has held several interim CFO roles, notably at EPFR Inc., Maritime Insights & Intelligence Limited, and Kantar Public, where significant financial separations were executed following private equity carve-outs. Additionally, Hayward has served as an advisor for various firms, including Cork Gully LLP and Acal Bfi Group, focusing on financial restructuring and separation strategies. Hayward earned a 2.1 degree in Economics & Accounting from the University of Bristol between 1982 and 1985.