Ken Hayward
Chief Operating Officer
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Telephone: (313)-202-1951
E-Mail: khayward@visitdetroit.com

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Ken Hayward, who boasts nearly 40 years of hospitality and executive advisory experience, is Visit Detroit’s Chief Operating Officer. He was named to the post in October 2025. In his role, Hayward oversees Visit Detroit’s sales, strategic alliances, services, partnerships and events departments, along with the Detroit Sports Commission. He was promoted to COO after previously serving as Executive Advisor of Government and Community Affairs. Hayward has enjoyed an illustrious career in hospitality, including 35 years as the Executive Vice President and Managing Director at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. He also served as the Vice President and Special Assistant to the CEO for Community Relations at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan from 2020-24.


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