former Navy SEAL and COO of VMware, VMware
Mike Hayes
former Navy SEAL and COO of VMware | VMware
About Mike
Michael Hayes is an English businessman with a background as a former Navy SEAL. He has served as the chief operating officer of VMware. While his Wikipedia page details his previous executive roles in the video game industry, including leadership positions at SEGA Europe and SEGA of America, as well as executive positions at Codemasters and Nintendo UK, his current role involves leading the digital and e-commerce division of Mercia Fund Management. His diverse career spans military service and executive leadership in the technology and gaming sectors.
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Latest interviews
Every podcast episode Mike Hayes has appeared on, newest first.
The Stand Outdoors
Recon in the Woods, Recon in the Word
Apr 13, 2026
Merchant Sales Podcast
The B2B Payments Opportunity
Apr 10, 2026
The Stand Outdoors
Hung-Up Gobblers and Hunting for Truth
Apr 6, 2026
The Stand Outdoors
Methods and Means: Spring Turkey Tactics & the Gospel
Mar 23, 2026
AIPodcastListening.com Journey to AI Readiness for the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of the AI Frontier
Mike Hughes-Hayes Interview with Dr. Bernard Brookes: The Human Algorithm: Balancing Innovation, and Longevity with AI Loving Grace
Mar 7, 2026
Total Retail Talks
Newell Brands' Customer Experience Center Brings Retail Innovation to Life
Mar 2, 2026
Q&R (Question & Response) Podcast
Mike Hayes aka DJ Magic: From the farm to Entrepreneur
Feb 23, 2026
The Resilient Life
Mission Over Passion: Mike Hayes on Purpose, Service, and the Heart of Leadership
Nov 14, 2025
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Appeared On
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The Stand Outdoors
3 episodes
Shows
3
Merchant Sales Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
AIPodcastListening.com Journey to AI Readiness for the Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of the AI Frontier
1 episode
Shows
1
Total Retail Talks
1 episode
Shows
1
Q&R (Question & Response) Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
The Resilient Life
1 episode
Shows
1
I Am Refocused Radio
1 episode
Shows
1
Friends For Life Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
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