Mahari Hay

BIO

Mahari Hay is an award-winning leader, CEO, and Co-Founder of The CCC Awards, with nearly two decades of experience in communications, engagement, and leadership within the Financial Services sector. As Co-Chair of the B.O.L.D Network, he actively champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on empowering others to achieve personal and professional growth. Mahari’s work has earned him prestigious accolades, including PBC Professional of the Year 2023, Black Talent Award Winner 2023, and recognition as an EMpower Top 100 Future Leader in 2022. Driven by a purpose to make a difference in the lives of others, Mahari excels at transforming traditional working models, improving leadership and colleague engagement, and developing innovative communication strategies. His strong ability to understand colleague sentiment allows him to craft impactful narratives that educate, motivate, and inspire at all levels of an organisation.

SKILLS

Communication Strategy | Leadership Engagement | Diversity & Inclusion | Organisational Change Management | Creative Strategy Development | People-Centric Leadership | Stakeholder Engagement | Corporate Social Responsibility | Large-Scale Change Initiatives | Senior Leadership Advisory | Public Relations | Team Development | Strategic Decision-Making Mahari’s personable and dynamic leadership style has been instrumental in managing large-scale change initiatives, technology implementations, and organisational redesigns, with a particular emphasis on corporate social responsibility. A skilled and articulate communicator, Mahari is committed to simplifying complex strategies, fostering high-performance teams, and delivering measurable results.

ACHIEVEMENTS

+ CEO & Co-Founder of The CCC Awards + Co-Chair of the B.O.L.D Network + PBC Professional of the Year 2023 + Black Talent Award Winner 2023 + EMpower Top 100 Future Leader 2022 + LBG Ethnicity Role Model 2022 & 2023 + 19 years of experience in the Financial Services sector + Advised CEOs on successful communication and engagement strategies