Hayden Allan
About Hayden Allan
Hayden Allan serves as the Global Head of Public Affairs at SWIFT, where he has played a significant role in shaping government relations strategies since 2020. He has extensive experience in public affairs and corporate communications, having held various positions in organizations such as the Information Technology Industry Council and the UK government.
Current Role at SWIFT
Hayden Allan serves as the Global Head of Public Affairs at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on aligning public affairs strategies with corporate objectives and acts as a key liaison for political stakeholder engagement. His responsibilities include shaping government relations strategies on a global scale, ensuring that SWIFT's interests are effectively represented in various political arenas.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Before his current role, Hayden Allan worked at SWIFT as the Acting Head of Corporate Affairs and Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs from 2017 to 2019. During this time, he operated in key locations including London, Washington D.C., and Brussels, where he contributed to the organization's corporate communications and public affairs initiatives.
Career at Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)
Hayden Allan has been a Board Member at the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) since 2019. He also served as Chair of the Europe Committee from 2019 to 2021, where he engaged with various stakeholders to promote ITI's interests in Europe. His involvement has spanned five years, contributing to the organization's strategic direction on global technology policy.
Educational Background
Hayden Allan studied Politics at the University of Warwick, where he earned a BA (Hons) from 1999 to 2002. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in political analysis and public policy, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Past Roles in Government and Politics
Hayden Allan has held several significant positions in government and politics. He served as a Special Adviser to the Defence Secretary at the UK Ministry of Defence from 2010 to 2014 and as a Special Adviser to the Foreign Secretary at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from 2014 to 2016. He also worked as Deputy Head of Press for The Conservative Party from 2008 to 2010 and as a Senior Communications Advisor from 2004 to 2008.