Mary Hayden

Mary Hayden is a seasoned Business & Operations Specialist with 20+ years of senior management experience across various industries. She excels in aligning individual goals with a company’s vision, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, streamlining finance functions and mentoring for business growth and transformation. Mary’s primary areas of value addition lie in her ability to drive operational efficiency, financial management, mentoring, project management, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement across diverse sectors, including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Distillery, IT, and Retail. Her key achievements involve revamping financial systems, facilitating inventory improvements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing financial and operational efficiencies. Mary is also a well-rounded professional with qualifications such as Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA) and extensive training in digital transformation, LEAN Six Sigma, project management, and leadership. She is also an author of “From the Ground Up -10 Basic Building Blocks for Business”, and she actively contributes to her community and professional organisations, serving as a mentor, speaker, and board member in various capacities. Mary’s commitment to helping organisations thrive makes her a valuable addition to any project.