Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes is an experienced professional currently serving as the Transformation and Programmes Director at Serco, with a career spanning various roles in business growth and programme management in the UK and Europe. Concurrently, Michael holds multiple advisory and mentorship positions, including serving as a Council Member of the Maritime Science and Technology Group for the Society of Maritime Industries and as an Innovation Advisory Board Member for Plymouth and South Devon Freeport. Michael's extensive background includes military service as a Royal Marine Commando and consultancy work at FDM Group. Educationally, Michael has earned an MBA in Business Strategy from the University of Gloucestershire, along with a Level 7 qualification in Business Administration from the Chartered Management Institute, complementing studies at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.