Gareth Hayes

Gareth Hayes is an accomplished professional in talent acquisition and organizational consulting, currently serving as the Global RPO Solution Design Director at Korn Ferry since September 2025. Prior roles include Global RPO Delivery Director for Cummins Inc., where significant achievements included enhancing global hiring operations, and EMEA Customer Success Director at KellyOCG, focusing on customer success for enterprise clients in the EMEA region. Previously, Gareth held leadership positions at Hotelbeds, leading the global Talent Acquisition function, and at KellyOCG, directing RPO solution design and strategy across various regions. Early career experience includes roles at Fluor Corporation, Cameron, and Invensys, showcasing a strong background in recruitment and operational delivery in diverse industries. Gareth holds a Bachelor's degree in German Language and Literature from Bangor University.