Dave Haydon

David Haydon is a global citizen with an impressive background in human resources leadership across multiple geographies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Japanese Language and Literature from Kansai Gaidai University, and a Bachelor's degree in Japanese Language from the University of Stirling. Haydon has worked in various senior human resources positions, including Senior Human Resources Manager and APAC Talent Acquisition Group Manager at Verizon Enterprise Solutions. He was also an Associate Director at Hays Specialist Recruitment and an Associate Consultant at an executive consulting firm. In his early career, Haydon was a Coordinator of International Relations at a Prefectural Government.

Haydon's core competencies include culture transformation, high-performing teams, and coaching senior leaders. He is considered an innovative and accessible leader who provides honest and constructive feedback. Haydon is heralded as an expert in creating inclusive environments where unique employee talents can thrive.