Heather Hayes is an accomplished and highly experienced Vice President Global Human Resources with a diverse background in the pharma, biotechnology and technology industries. Holding a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management and Services from The Manchester Metropolitan University, she has gained valuable skills in career development, HR consulting, management, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic leadership. Her professional expertise lies within high-growth organizations where she has successfully driven important HR initiatives. Heather is a former Global HR Director at Lightsource BP, Global Head of HR at Horizon Discovery, and has previously held leadership positions at GlaxoSmithKline, Roche, and Genentech. Earlier in her career, Heather spent time as an HR Business Partner Team Lead at Roche Pharmaceuticals, HR Manager at NorthgateArinso ANZ and HR Manager at Fujifilm.