Connor Hayes

Connor Hayes is currently the Vice President of Product (Generative AI) at Meta, a position he has held since April 2023. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has a robust background in product management within prominent tech companies.

Professional Experience

• Meta

  • VP, Product & XFN (Generative AI): April 2023 - Present
  • Vice President of Product Management (Instagram): August 2022 - May 2023
    • Focused on creator products such as Reels and Threads.
  • Director of Product Management: May 2020 - August 2022
    • Led the Remote Presence product team, enhancing real-time communication products.

• Canvas (formerly Jumpstart)

  • Head of Product: September 2019 - May 2020

• Instagram

  • Director of Product Management: September 2018 - September 2019
    • Worked on direct messaging and the original Threads app.

• Facebook

  • Held various roles from Product Manager to Director of Product Management over an eight-year tenure, contributing significantly to features like Facebook Stories and AR effects.

Education

• Rice University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Policy Studies.

Skills

• Proficient in SQL and Spanish, with extensive experience in product analytics and management across social media platforms.

Connor's career reflects a strong emphasis on innovation in digital communication and social media products, showcasing his leadership in developing tools that enhance user engagement and interaction.