Meet Ed Hayward: International Consultant & Executive Headhunter

 

With over a decade of experience living and working in the Pacific Rim, Ed Hayward bridges the business cultures of the United States and Japan. His career spans executive roles at Bridgestone, Heinz, and Pasona NA, alongside a deep commitment to the startup ecosystem.

 

Core Expertise:

• Executive Search: Placing top-tier international leadership in Asia and the U.S.

• Startup Growth: Mentoring and coaching hundreds of early-stage entrepreneurs.

• Strategic Advisory: Public speaker, author, and high-level business mentor.

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The Partnership Philosophy: "I don’t provide services; I provide solutions. My goal is to act as a dedicated partner to my clients. If a challenge falls outside my immediate expertise, I leverage my global network to find the expert who can solve it."