For Doug Haynes, the human element is just as important to the company’s success as its technological powers. He believes in working closely with his team members — through meetings or simple phone calls — to ensure the best possible outcome for customers, employees, partners, and shareholders.
Doug Hayne joined the Council after leaving his position as Point 72 Asset Management President. At Point72, Doug played an instrumental role in developing and executing strategies that brought the company back from near bankruptcy to profitability. His experience and leadership within the financial industry helped him gain valuable insight for our clients.
Haynes’ technological background gave him a good base for future management consulting work. After graduating magna cum laude from West Virginia University, he worked in engineering and software development roles. Broadening his technical skill set, he earned a Master’s Degree in Management at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Management. His unique education experience helped to shape his move towards an executive role within the business sector.
Haynes credits his achievements to three guiding principles. His guidance comes from his father, whose advice he says still holds today:
“Do the work in front of you to the best of your ability, every day.”
“Work with people or organizations that have integrity.”
“Don’t let other people’s expectations get in the way of doing your job well.”
Haynes also emphasized that he finds value in the discipline required to focus on the present moment.
Doug Haynes is aware of all the benefits of working remotely, including the ability to create flexible schedules and connect with colleagues around the globe. But he appreciates the face time when connecting with his team members in person and says it provides an added dimension to collaboration. He believes meeting with people gives him a different perspective than what can be learned online.
Doug Haynes believes in giving back to the country. He works closely with several nonprofits, including the Robin Hood Foundation, Cohen Veterans Network, and Camp Southern Ground. These organizations aim to solve various issues facing military veterans and those affected by war. Haynes works with other nonprofits that provide services for low-income individuals in need. His main focus here is helping those in need of affordable housing.