Mark Hayes
An experienced strategic adviser, Mark Hayes collaborates with boards and senior executive leaders to identify, design and execute transformational strategies to significantly elevate and sustain business and capital markets performance.
At Breakwater Strategy, Hayes advises private corporation, private companies, private equity, investment partnership and non-profits across a broad range of stages, sectors and market capitalizations.
Prior to joining Breakwater, Mark was the executive vice president and chief client officer of a global capital markets advisory firm where he advised clients across a broad range of investor matters. Earlier in his career, Hayes held a diverse range of leadership roles in strategy, finance, technology, large scale operations, product development, strategic marketing and communications; across a diverse range of industries, including health insurance, direct delivery healthcare, financial services and property casualty; and during different phases, including turnaround, start-up, transformation, strategic pivots and new business entry.
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