CHARLOTTE, N.C. – September 6, 2022 -- Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward” or the “Company”),
a global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad portfolio of pool equipment and technology,
announced today the appointment of Cynthia Burns as Vice President of Talent Management.
“Hayward already enjoys a culture of success, and I am looking forward to further raising the company’s
profile, in partnership with our leaders, as a great place to work and as the premier destination for
top talent,” Burns said.
Burns will serve as part of the global Human Resources team, where she will be responsible for building
Hayward’s global talent and management infrastructure. In addition, she will oversee the creation of the
talent management strategy, leadership development, performance management, organizational learning and
other key human resources functions.
“With her outstanding reputation and keen eye for talent development, Cynthia Burns will play a pivotal
role at Hayward as we continue investing in our employees and fostering growth across our business,”
said Kevin Holleran, CEO of Hayward.
Prior to joining the Hayward team, Burns most recently served as the Global Head of Talent Strategy at
Vanguard, where she was previously the Head of HR and the Strategic Business Partner for the Investment
Management Group. Prior to joining Vanguard, Burns was the Head of Talent Management and Chief Diversity
Officer at PPL, where she was also previously the Director of Corporate HR
She also has experience as a Senior HR Consultant for Willis Towers Watson and for CherryRoad Consulting,
and spent nearly a decade as an IT leader at XL Capital where she implemented and led a five-year
technology roadmap to globalize the human resources functions. Additionally, Burns has Finance
experience and has worked as an accounting manager at Fenner Drives and as a financial analyst for IBM.
Burns earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the State University of New York at Oswego and has
earned several professional certifications in Human Resources and IT disciplines. She is a Senior
Certified HR Professional from the Society for Human Resource Management.
About Hayward Holdings, Inc.
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of pool equipment and
technology all key to the SmartPad™ conversion strategy designed to provide a superior outdoor living
experience. Hayward offers a full line of innovative, energy-efficient and sustainable residential and
commercial pool equipment, including a complete line of advanced pumps, filters, heaters, automatic pool
cleaners, LED lighting, internet of things (IoT) enabled controls, alternate sanitizers and water
features.
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