Heather Hayes

Heather Hayes is a seasoned HR professional currently serving as the Global HR Director at Lightsource BP since July 2019. Previously, Hayes held the position of VP, Global Head of HR at Horizon Discovery from September 2015 to August 2019, with responsibilities including the development of enterprise-wide HR strategy. Other experiences include roles at GSK as Global HR Business Leader and Roche as Global HR Business Partner, along with notable contributions at Genentech. Hayes's career also features leadership in HR functions across multiple regions, focusing on change management and engagement within large Pharma Development teams. Educational qualifications consist of a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from The Manchester Metropolitan University and a Master of Arts in History from the University of Aberdeen.