Hayward Strengthens Finance Team with Key Strategic Additions
Two new team members join as Vice President of Business Intelligence & Vice President of Finance for North America
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – January 15, 2024 – Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward” or the “Company”), a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool and outdoor living technology, announced today the addition of two seasoned professionals to its finance leadership team. Wendy Zhang joins Hayward as the Vice President of Business Intelligence, and Scott McGregor joins Hayward to take on the role of Vice President of Finance for North America.
In the newly created role of Vice President of Business Intelligence, Zhang will lead the Business Intelligence Center of Excellence within Hayward's global finance organization. Zhang will be responsible for developing and implementing business intelligence strategies and enabling data-driven decision-making. Zhang brings extensive experience as a visionary data and analytics leader, having successfully executed large-scale data transformation programs across diverse industries, including financial services and life sciences, in both the public and private sectors.
"We are thrilled to welcome Wendy to the Hayward team. Her wealth of experience in driving data-driven strategies and leading high-performing teams will be instrumental in enhancing our business intelligence capabilities," said Eifion Jones, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Hayward.
Zhang holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from George Washington University, a Master of Arts in Accounting from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is also a certified Project Management Professional and holds a Certificate in AI Applications for Growth from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
As part of the strategic additions, Scott McGregor joins Hayward as the Vice President of Finance for North America. McGregor will serve as the segment financial officer for Hayward’s North American business, contributing to long-term growth strategies, commercial efficiencies and financial commitments. In this role, he will provide commercial financial leadership, guidance and support through value-add analysis and insight, financial planning, financial control, project governance, forecasting, interpretive reporting, and leadership advisory services. McGregor brings more than 25 years of progressive global finance and business experience, including a five-year international assignment. Working at Meritor, a global supplier for commercial vehicle manufacturers, for more than 17 years, McGregor is a trusted business leader and finance partner known for setting strategic directions, fostering revenue growth and driving process improvements.
"Scott brings a wealth of financial leadership experience to Hayward, and we are excited to welcome him to our North American team. His strategic vision and expertise will play a crucial role in driving financial excellence and contributing to the overall success of Hayward," said Eifion.
About Hayward Holdings, Inc.
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of pool and outdoor living technology. With a mission to deliver exceptional products, outstanding service and innovative solutions to transform the experience of water, Hayward offers a full line of energy-efficient and sustainable residential and commercial pool equipment including pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, sanitizers, LED lighting, and water features all digitally connected through Hayward’s intuitive IoT-enabled SmartPad™.
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