Declan Hayes is a highly accomplished professional with an extensive educational background and a wealth of experience in the financial services and corporate finance sectors.

He pursued his education diligently, studying Securities and futures authorities, Chartered Accountancy, Executive Education at Harvard Business School, and obtaining an MBA from Henley Business School.

Declan has held key positions in prestigious organizations, notably serving as a Partner at Deloitte in the Middle East, Chairman of the Corporate Finance Faculty at ICAEW, Director at Ernst & Young in Private Equity, and Finance Director/CFO at Serco Group plc in the EMEA region.

His role as an M&A Advisor at Hawkpoint and his experience at Ernst & Young and KPMG have further enriched his professional portfolio, making him a versatile expert in financial management and corporate strategy.