In managing your business, it’s essential to understand that the human factor is just as crucial to your company’s success as technology. When dealing with executives, managers, and employees, you must realize that each person brings something unique. Building strong bonds with these individuals can create a solid foundation for future growth and development.
Haynes’ technology background provided a solid foundation for his future management consultancy career. After graduating with a 1st class honors degree in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University, Haynes completed an MSc in Environmental Management & Engineering, followed by a Ph.D. in Business Analytics and Operations Research. He then worked in the industry, gaining experience managing businesses, including selling to private equity firms and consulting clients.
“I can’t say enough good things about my experience at the University of Virginia School of Business,” says Haynes. “My major focus is entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.” After graduating from college, Haynes began pursuing his passion for engineering and computer programming and joined an IT company where he worked as a programmer for four years.
A leading executive advisor to global enterprises, Doug Haynes provides advisory support to public and private corporations as The Council’s president and council advisors’ managing partner. His extensive experience includes serving as CEO of Point72 Asset Management, a top ten hedge fund; chairman and founder of New York City-based consulting firm, The Haynes Group; and president and founding member of The Council. In addition, Doug Haynes was formerly president of Point 72, where he oversaw the company’s growth through acquisitions and divestitures of diverse businesses across the financial markets. After joining McKinsey & Company, Haynes led its Northeast U. S. region and founded one of its first technology-focused practices. Before joining McKinsey, Haynes held various engineering and development jobs, including systems analyst and consultant engineer at IBM.
Haynes cites his success to his father’s advice. His dad told him he had to find an attitude of being proud of who he was and what he did. That would help him work with integrity. Today, he advises others to do the same. Find your style where everyone else may not understand why; they should respect you for doing what you believe is right.