Walter Hayes
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For the US Representative, see Walter I. Hayes.
Walter Leopold Arthur Hayes CBE (12 April 1924 – 26 December 2000) was an English journalist, and later public relations executive for Ford.
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Walter Leopold Arthur Hayes | |
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Born | (1924-04-12)12 April 1924 |
Died | 26 December 2000(2000-12-26) (aged 76) Shepperton, England |
Occupation(s) | journalist, public relations executive at Ford |
Spouse | Elizabeth Holland |
Children | 3 |
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Hayes was key in developing Ford's Formula One program, by signing Jackie Stewart and funding the building of the Cosworth DFV V8 Formula One racing engine; and the creation of the Premier Automotive Group with the purchases of classic English brands Jaguar and Aston Martin.