Notable Achievements
- Technical author of the 2022 Chartered Institute of Building code of practice for project management.
- Credentials - FCIOB, FRICS, MCIArb and Accredited Mediator - RICS.
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John Hayes is the CEO and owner of GMS Ltd, a management consultancy incorporated in 2017 which provides client project management services and training in the UK infrastructure and construction sectors.
John has also co-founded and runs his own businesses, having launched GMS Ltd in 2017 and later established Before You Do Ltd in 2020. John is also an accredited mediator and a lecturer in management.
Having spent 30 years in industry I decided to set up my business in 2017. We have been trading successfully since inception and continue to grow in challenging times. We react effectively and efficiently to our customers needs, and act quickly when required.
My knowledge and experience has been enhanced by working globally and experiencing alternative methods and processes.
Career Overview
I am the owner of GMS Ltd which was incorporated in 2017. We have four clearly defined business streams.
1 - Tailored digital video recording of business specific products following a review to establish the most valued business product, combined with an analysis of organisational persona profiles. Recordings take place at our digital development studio in Wokingham, Berkshire. Traditional face to face bespoke learning is also provided.
2 - Non executive director services to small and medium sized businesses where advice and support is provided based on my 35 years of uninterrupted global management experience.
3 - Project management and commercial management services, with a focus on the renewable energy sector.
4 - Dispute avoidance and business mediation using accredited services.
Global Mediation Services Ltd - Trading as GMS Ltd
Although we are advocates of technology, we consider that clear, honest and confidential dialogue are the keys to resolution and advancement.
We are approachable and we listen, and the vast majority of our revenue comes from repeat business.
Listen to John Hayes's Leaders of Great Britain podcast.
In the News
The three strands: GMS Ltd boss discusses the unique triple core of his business
News | Published April 11th 2022, 8:58 am
Construction sector guru John Hayes is the CEO and owner of GMS Ltd, a management consultancy incorporated in 2017 which provides client project management services and training in the UK infrastructure and construction sectors.Read more →
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