Chris Hayward

Chris Hayward is a seasoned professional in design and product development, currently serving as a Builder at Zeal since January 2022, focusing on the development of a market-leading web3 wallet. Concurrently, Chris holds the position of Head of Design at grwth lbs, where responsibilities include building and scaling DeFi products. Previous roles include Head of Brand Studio and Brand Designer at Revolut, and Brand & Product Development Consultant for various startups. Chris has also contributed to academia as a Postgraduate Lecturer & Innovation Coach at Design Factory Melbourne, emphasizing entrepreneurship and human-centered collaboration. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Design (Honours) from Swinburne University of Technology and participation in an International Exchange program at weißensee kunsthochschule berlin, where collaborative projects with companies like BMW were undertaken.