John Hays (businessman)

John Hays (born 1948/1949) is a British businessman, and the founder and chief executive (CEO) of Hays Travel, the largest independent travel agent in the UK.

John Hays
Born1948/1949 (age 70–71)[1]
NationalityBritish
Occupationbusinessman
Known forfounder of Hays Travel
TitleFounder & CEO
Termsince 1980
Spouse(s)
(
m. 1997)
Children2

Hays earned a degree in maths from the University of Oxford.[2] He later earned an MBA from Manchester Business School.[3]

In 1980, Hays founded Hays Travel in the back of his mother's children's wear store in Seaham, Durham.[1] John Hays owns 49.99% and his wife Irene owns 50.01%.[2]

He is married to Irene Hays, who chairs the company.[2]

References

  1. Davies, Rob (11 October 2019). "'We're no country bumpkins': Meet the couple who bought Thomas Cook". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  2. Ford, Coreena (9 October 2019). "Meet the couple behind Hays Travel as they offer hope to thousands of Thomas Cook staff". Chronicle. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
  3. "What I've learnt: John Hays". North East Times. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
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