David Hazell
Senior Vice President of Business Development Eastern Hemisphere at CAVU International- Claim this Profile
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Tom Baker
I had the distinct pleasure of working with David while he was assigned as an exchange Fighter Pilot Instructor at Fighter Squadron One Hundred and One; the premier United States Navy flight school for carrier based fighter aircraft. During his exchange tour David proved himself to be a consummate professional and leader with an innate ability to communicate effectively across all levels. He is a high level performer who is passionate, motivated, loyal, and accountable to the organization he serves. As the Weapons Control System Phase Leader, David greatly increased student qualification rate through his innovative and dynamic program leadership. His teaching style is energetic, engaging, and on point at all times. His preparation is thorough and relevant to the topic he is presenting, and these factors combine to keep his students fully engaged in the learning process. During his tenure with the squadron David excelled at planning, coordinating and executing flawless travel detachments for over 150 personnel to various locations around the United States and abroad. These detachments, run with unsurpassed efficiency, lead to the achievement of focused learning objectives and the qualification of countless student aviators. It was an honor to work with David as a fellow instructor, and it has been a pleasure to watch his growth and success after his departure from the squadron. Without question, David would be a valuable asset to any organization fortunate enough to attain his services.
Hugh Griffiths
I served with David Hazell for a number of years on a Tornado Squadron in the RAF and also worked with him when he was in a senior position within MoD's Theatre Airspace Capability Area. I have known for much of his time in uniform. David is a highly accomplished pilot and a strong leader and motivator of people. He recently had the distinction of commanding one of the RAF's largest and most complex squadron during a period of intense change, an extremely difficult leadership challenge that he handled with great effectiveness and characteristic modesty. David has served in several combat zones and has a wealth of experience of leading people under pressure to achieve results. It is a mark of the man that David has a reputation for looking after his personnel ahead of his own personal ambitions. In the RAF he was highly respected by superiors and subordinates alike and achieved an enormous amount during a long and distinguished RAF career. He is the sort of person who is able to prioritise effectively under challenging circumstances and to repeatedly deliver results on time and to budget. He is a very effective communicator and a strategic thinker. His departure from the RAF is a loss to the Service but will be an enormous gain for whatever organisation is lucky enough to attract him. He is the sort of person who will make a success of whatever he chooses to do.
Tom Baker
I had the distinct pleasure of working with David while he was assigned as an exchange Fighter Pilot Instructor at Fighter Squadron One Hundred and One; the premier United States Navy flight school for carrier based fighter aircraft. During his exchange tour David proved himself to be a consummate professional and leader with an innate ability to communicate effectively across all levels. He is a high level performer who is passionate, motivated, loyal, and accountable to the organization he serves. As the Weapons Control System Phase Leader, David greatly increased student qualification rate through his innovative and dynamic program leadership. His teaching style is energetic, engaging, and on point at all times. His preparation is thorough and relevant to the topic he is presenting, and these factors combine to keep his students fully engaged in the learning process. During his tenure with the squadron David excelled at planning, coordinating and executing flawless travel detachments for over 150 personnel to various locations around the United States and abroad. These detachments, run with unsurpassed efficiency, lead to the achievement of focused learning objectives and the qualification of countless student aviators. It was an honor to work with David as a fellow instructor, and it has been a pleasure to watch his growth and success after his departure from the squadron. Without question, David would be a valuable asset to any organization fortunate enough to attain his services.
Hugh Griffiths
I served with David Hazell for a number of years on a Tornado Squadron in the RAF and also worked with him when he was in a senior position within MoD's Theatre Airspace Capability Area. I have known for much of his time in uniform. David is a highly accomplished pilot and a strong leader and motivator of people. He recently had the distinction of commanding one of the RAF's largest and most complex squadron during a period of intense change, an extremely difficult leadership challenge that he handled with great effectiveness and characteristic modesty. David has served in several combat zones and has a wealth of experience of leading people under pressure to achieve results. It is a mark of the man that David has a reputation for looking after his personnel ahead of his own personal ambitions. In the RAF he was highly respected by superiors and subordinates alike and achieved an enormous amount during a long and distinguished RAF career. He is the sort of person who is able to prioritise effectively under challenging circumstances and to repeatedly deliver results on time and to budget. He is a very effective communicator and a strategic thinker. His departure from the RAF is a loss to the Service but will be an enormous gain for whatever organisation is lucky enough to attract him. He is the sort of person who will make a success of whatever he chooses to do.
Tom Baker
I had the distinct pleasure of working with David while he was assigned as an exchange Fighter Pilot Instructor at Fighter Squadron One Hundred and One; the premier United States Navy flight school for carrier based fighter aircraft. During his exchange tour David proved himself to be a consummate professional and leader with an innate ability to communicate effectively across all levels. He is a high level performer who is passionate, motivated, loyal, and accountable to the organization he serves. As the Weapons Control System Phase Leader, David greatly increased student qualification rate through his innovative and dynamic program leadership. His teaching style is energetic, engaging, and on point at all times. His preparation is thorough and relevant to the topic he is presenting, and these factors combine to keep his students fully engaged in the learning process. During his tenure with the squadron David excelled at planning, coordinating and executing flawless travel detachments for over 150 personnel to various locations around the United States and abroad. These detachments, run with unsurpassed efficiency, lead to the achievement of focused learning objectives and the qualification of countless student aviators. It was an honor to work with David as a fellow instructor, and it has been a pleasure to watch his growth and success after his departure from the squadron. Without question, David would be a valuable asset to any organization fortunate enough to attain his services.
Hugh Griffiths
I served with David Hazell for a number of years on a Tornado Squadron in the RAF and also worked with him when he was in a senior position within MoD's Theatre Airspace Capability Area. I have known for much of his time in uniform. David is a highly accomplished pilot and a strong leader and motivator of people. He recently had the distinction of commanding one of the RAF's largest and most complex squadron during a period of intense change, an extremely difficult leadership challenge that he handled with great effectiveness and characteristic modesty. David has served in several combat zones and has a wealth of experience of leading people under pressure to achieve results. It is a mark of the man that David has a reputation for looking after his personnel ahead of his own personal ambitions. In the RAF he was highly respected by superiors and subordinates alike and achieved an enormous amount during a long and distinguished RAF career. He is the sort of person who is able to prioritise effectively under challenging circumstances and to repeatedly deliver results on time and to budget. He is a very effective communicator and a strategic thinker. His departure from the RAF is a loss to the Service but will be an enormous gain for whatever organisation is lucky enough to attract him. He is the sort of person who will make a success of whatever he chooses to do.
Tom Baker
I had the distinct pleasure of working with David while he was assigned as an exchange Fighter Pilot Instructor at Fighter Squadron One Hundred and One; the premier United States Navy flight school for carrier based fighter aircraft. During his exchange tour David proved himself to be a consummate professional and leader with an innate ability to communicate effectively across all levels. He is a high level performer who is passionate, motivated, loyal, and accountable to the organization he serves. As the Weapons Control System Phase Leader, David greatly increased student qualification rate through his innovative and dynamic program leadership. His teaching style is energetic, engaging, and on point at all times. His preparation is thorough and relevant to the topic he is presenting, and these factors combine to keep his students fully engaged in the learning process. During his tenure with the squadron David excelled at planning, coordinating and executing flawless travel detachments for over 150 personnel to various locations around the United States and abroad. These detachments, run with unsurpassed efficiency, lead to the achievement of focused learning objectives and the qualification of countless student aviators. It was an honor to work with David as a fellow instructor, and it has been a pleasure to watch his growth and success after his departure from the squadron. Without question, David would be a valuable asset to any organization fortunate enough to attain his services.
Hugh Griffiths
I served with David Hazell for a number of years on a Tornado Squadron in the RAF and also worked with him when he was in a senior position within MoD's Theatre Airspace Capability Area. I have known for much of his time in uniform. David is a highly accomplished pilot and a strong leader and motivator of people. He recently had the distinction of commanding one of the RAF's largest and most complex squadron during a period of intense change, an extremely difficult leadership challenge that he handled with great effectiveness and characteristic modesty. David has served in several combat zones and has a wealth of experience of leading people under pressure to achieve results. It is a mark of the man that David has a reputation for looking after his personnel ahead of his own personal ambitions. In the RAF he was highly respected by superiors and subordinates alike and achieved an enormous amount during a long and distinguished RAF career. He is the sort of person who is able to prioritise effectively under challenging circumstances and to repeatedly deliver results on time and to budget. He is a very effective communicator and a strategic thinker. His departure from the RAF is a loss to the Service but will be an enormous gain for whatever organisation is lucky enough to attract him. He is the sort of person who will make a success of whatever he chooses to do.
Credentials
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Prince 2
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Experience
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CAVU International
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President of Business Development Eastern Hemisphere
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Feb 2023 - Present
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BePart
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Germany
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Business Consulting and Services
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Director
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Oct 2016 - Present
"A local trust raising the aspirations and transforming the lives of local students." Wirral Academy Trust has been established in Birkenhead to allow institutions within the region to join a Trust family that is focused on the needs of local students. "A local trust raising the aspirations and transforming the lives of local students." Wirral Academy Trust has been established in Birkenhead to allow institutions within the region to join a Trust family that is focused on the needs of local students.
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Director
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Feb 2022 - Feb 2023
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Check-6
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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May 2020 - Feb 2023
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Chief Revenue Officer
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Jul 2019 - May 2020
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Senior Vice President, Global Sales
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2019
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Vice President Global Sales
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Feb 2019 - Mar 2019
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Vice President Eastern Hemisphere
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Apr 2017 - Jan 2019
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Client Manager Europe
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May 2016 - Apr 2017
For success-driven companies that require reliable performance, Check-6 is the one operationally-proven solutions partner with elite military leadership experience that embeds people, processes and technology to deliver the lasting results that matter to you.
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Client Manager UK
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Mar 2014 - May 2016
For success-driven companies that require reliable performance, Check-6 is the one operationally-proven solutions partner with elite military leadership experience that embeds people, processes and technology to deliver the lasting results that matter to you.
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Director
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Dec 2019 - Feb 2023
CHECK-6 SOLUTIONS LIMITED is a consumer services company based out of QUADRANT HOUSE, FLOOR 6 4 THOMAS MORE SQUARE, LONDON, United Kingdom. CHECK-6 SOLUTIONS LIMITED is a consumer services company based out of QUADRANT HOUSE, FLOOR 6 4 THOMAS MORE SQUARE, LONDON, United Kingdom.
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Lloyds Banking Group
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Service Excellence Coordination
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Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Delivering a cultural change across LBG focussing on the Customer, Colleague and Business. Developing an End to End approach to process changes that will improve the Customer journey. Building sustainable colleague capability. Delivering a cultural change across LBG focussing on the Customer, Colleague and Business. Developing an End to End approach to process changes that will improve the Customer journey. Building sustainable colleague capability.
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RBS
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Russian Federation
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Retail Lean Practice
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2013
Delivering efficiencies across UK Retail and establishing a centre of excellence for Lean. Built and deployed a Lean capability to drive improvement in service delivery and develop a customer driven culture across UK Reatil in RBS. Developed the RBS Lean way, Lean methodology, Lean expert recruitment, Lean training and development, executive management education and communication, sustainability and quality assurance, and drove Lean deployments. Delivering efficiencies across UK Retail and establishing a centre of excellence for Lean. Built and deployed a Lean capability to drive improvement in service delivery and develop a customer driven culture across UK Reatil in RBS. Developed the RBS Lean way, Lean methodology, Lean expert recruitment, Lean training and development, executive management education and communication, sustainability and quality assurance, and drove Lean deployments.
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Royal Bank of Scotland
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Change Practice Lead
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Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
Leadership Leadership
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Policy and Strategy Design
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Mar 2010 - Jan 2011
RAF Wing Commander responsible for classified capabilities in cyber warfare of critical national importance. • Develop and Promote. Developed UK military policy on Cyber and Space and, through conferences and exercises, encouraged adoption of similar thinking with allies and strategic partners. • Stakeholder Management. Rapidly networked to develop profitable key relationships within Cabinet Office and United States Department of Defense, that accelerated policy and planning through improved mutual understanding, respect and support. • Understanding of Environment. Analysed complex situations, readily grasped intricate concepts and developed cross-departmental options and designed solutions. Developed organisation to meet needs. • Training, Delivery and Execution. Responsible for UK wide training and successfully delivery of highly sensitive capabilities into operational theatre through the management of very sensitive material within the international community and at ministerial level, leading a team of over 20 personnel from the strategic down to the tactical level.
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Afghanistan
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Afghanistan
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Social Networking Platforms
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programme Manager
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Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
• Delivery and Execution. Planned and delivered programmes for basing of air assets within Afghanistan. • Contingent/Crisis Planning. Successfully led multi-national team (50+ personnel) delivering complex plan within 6 weeks to uplift 30000 troops into Afghanistan over a 9 month period identifying potential challenges (logistics, procurement, communications and risk against current operations). • Delivery and Execution. Planned and delivered programmes for basing of air assets within Afghanistan. • Contingent/Crisis Planning. Successfully led multi-national team (50+ personnel) delivering complex plan within 6 weeks to uplift 30000 troops into Afghanistan over a 9 month period identifying potential challenges (logistics, procurement, communications and risk against current operations).
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Transformational Programme and Learning Director.
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2009
Commanded the largest and most complex RAF fast jet squadron through 3 major transformation programmes. One of 5 board members directing the output of 2000 military and civilian personnel. • Transformational Leadership. Effectively led Squadron through transformation of significant cultural change combining diverse tasks, motivating during severe manpower reductions and eventual Squadron closure with the associated challenges of dislocating personnel and reallocation of assets. • Project Management. Successfully merged 2 squadrons (with assets over £50M), utilising LEAN process, into one efficient unit, reducing manpower from 500 to 350 and annual operating costs to £10M. • Stakeholder Management. Improved customer relations through expectation management, honesty, listening and negotiating skills. This resulted in easing of tensions and delivery of a sustainable output that satisfied essential customer requirements and maintained efficiency without compromising safety. • Learning Development. Developed and implemented a strategy for learning and standardisation of learning within the F3 Force that laid the template in best practise for other Forces' learning management and evaluation and maintenance of standards. This was achieved through structural and process revision, delegation and empowerment of subordinates. • Output Focused. Directed plans, policy and training staffs to maintain F3 Force preparedness for continuous 24 hour operational duties in UK and readiness for deployment overseas within 7 days. • Team Working. Developed team working and team building culture within the Squadron to maximize reducing resources. Directed team building events, charity events, formal dinners and families’ days.
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Ministry of Defence
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Maldives
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Government Administration
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Portfolio Manager
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Aug 2005 - Mar 2007
Responsible for financial control of 40 projects and coordination of Balance of Investment decisions. As Chief of Staff was the focal point for coordination of pan-organisation policy and activity. • Change Management. Was instrumental in driving change in procurement process through organisation. • Learning Development. Responsible for annual learning programme within department. • Budget Management. Actively managed a delegated portfolio of £1.4Bn per annum delivering year on year savings of £100M demonstrating ability to recognize and balance often competing priorities, operating from the strategic level down to individual programme line.
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Flight Commander
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Nov 2001 - Aug 2004
Project and Change Management. Successfully relocated Squadron (300 personnel, 22 aircraft, synthetic training and equipment) from Lincolnshire to Fife dealing with substantial change culture. Prioritised, negotiated and restructured output to ensure productivity did not reduce during transformation Project and Change Management. Successfully relocated Squadron (300 personnel, 22 aircraft, synthetic training and equipment) from Lincolnshire to Fife dealing with substantial change culture. Prioritised, negotiated and restructured output to ensure productivity did not reduce during transformation
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NATO Post
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Aug 1999 - Sep 2001
Facilitator of symposiums Facilitator of symposiums
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United States Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exchange duties
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Oct 1996 - Jul 1999
Instructor Instructor
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Education
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2004 - 2005
King's College
Masters, Defence Studies 2005 -
1985 - 1986
Royal Air Force Officer Training Royal Air Force College Cranwell
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