Gavin Hayes

Gavin Hayes is Head of Policy and Public Affairs and Net Zero Champion at the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors. In this role, Gavin leads on policy, public affairs, PR, and advocacy. Gavin is the author of the report 'Cultivating a Healthy Culture' and co-author of 'Navigating Geopolitical Risk'. Gavin is also a member of the Financial Reporting Council’s Stakeholder Insights Group. Gavin has a background in public policy, campaigns and communications. His previous roles include Aviation Campaign Director at the business membership organisation London First, where he led the organisation’s airport expansion campaign ‘Let Britain Fly’; Editorial Director at the public policy events and communications specialist Neil Stewart Associates and before that General Secretary of the centre-left political campaign group Compass.

Latest Articles by Gavin Hayes

  1. share buyback

    5 May, 2026

    The high cost of neglecting internal audit

    When internal controls fail, the results are felt not only in heavy fines, but in the real economy and in people’s everyday lives.
  2. corporate collapse

    24 September, 2025

    We need decisive action on audit reform

    The absence of meaningful audit and corporate governance reform is undermining the UK’s economic growth potential.
  3. clear cyber risk

    20 June, 2025

    UK companies face a clear cyber risk

    Boards need a laser focus on digital risks—and the UK needs stronger audit, governance and reporting legislation.
  4. strengthen governance

    20 September, 2024

    How internal audit can strengthen governance

    The Internal Audit Code of Practice from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors aims to restore trust in corporate governance.