Wally Hayward's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

In November 2009, Wally Hayward was appointed as the Executive Vice President, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at The Chicago Cubs. This transaction removed him from his previous role as The Chicago Bulls’ CEO.Prior to his role at The Chicago Cubs, Wally Hayward was the CEO at Relay Worldwide, where he held the position from December 2001 until September 2008. He also served as the CEO at W Partners, where he held the position from November 2009 until January 2013.Most notably, Wally Hayward played a key role in the success of The Chicago Cubs, which won the 2006 World Series. In addition to this, he also took the lead in resurrecting the team’s commercial rights and increasing attendances.Under Wally Hayward’s watch, the Chicago Cubs have seen significant growth, enjoying successful expansions into new markets, such as Mexico and China. In addition to his successes with the Cubs, he is also well-known for his work with marketing and enterprise companies.Due to his experience and expertise in the sports industry, and his vow to Spruce Park as the team’s frontrunners, Wally Hayward is an essential part of The Chicago Cubs’ future.

🎓 Education

- MS, Media Information Specialist, Northwestern University from October 1990 to October 1994- MA, Communication Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz from October 1994 to October 1997- PT, Exercise Science, Southern Utah University from October 1997 to present

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Wally Hayward has a long and varied program of experience in the professional world. He has been CEO, President, or COO of companies of all sizes, and has had the experience of managing people and programs across different divisions. Hayward began his career at Relay Worldwide, a technology company, in 2001. He was then CEO of Relay from September 2008 until January 2013, during which time he tookcharge of the company’s sales and marketing efforts. In his previous position at W Partners, he was EVP, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. With this experience, he has a broad understanding of the sales and marketing fields, and is able to look to improve the performance of his divisions. Ward’s stated beliefs are that everyone has a unique skill set and that it is important to give people the opportunity to express their skills. This is why, at W Partners, he has put a great emphasis on giving his employees the opportunity to learn new skills and develop their own potential. He also believes that employees need to feel appreciated and that the company should provide a challenging yet supportive environment for employees.When asked about his ideal career growth experience, Ward said, "My ideal career growth experience would be to be a CEO, or to work in a company where I can be chairman or CEO. I also love being in the business of sport, and am excited about the opportunities that sport provides for employees."