CHARLES HAYES
Partner
Executive Managing Director, IDEO Asia
Charles holds degrees from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and Central Saint Martins College at the University of the Arts, London.
Charles is a Partner at IDEO, and executive Managing Director of IDEO China. He is also a member of the Asia regional leadership team. Based in Shanghai, Charles leads IDEO’s business in China and works with clients to create value and growth through innovation. He , where he was also an associate lecturer. In 2014, Charles was recognized in FastCompany China magazine as one of 100 Most Creative People in Business for his contribution to creativity, business and nurturing talent. In 2015, he was appointed as a Member of Coursera’s China Advisory Board.
