The Hayes Leadership Team

Philip Malliet, CEO & President

With 30 years of success in leadership roles within various industries, Phil joined Hayes as President and CEO in 2014. An innovative and creative international business leader, Phil is an agent of change: “Change is the new normal, and those who proactively drive change will be the winners.” Phil leads his teams with a proactive sense of urgency because he knows customers always have alternatives. He’s a leader who encourages questioning the status quo while requiring accountability to achieve operational efficiency, consistent financial performance, and profitable growth.

Throughout his career, Phil has proven the ability to attract and mentor highly productive teams. He’s led them in the execution of aggressive, multi-faceted strategic initiatives to deliver the company mission: “Strategy deployment is the process that gives life to a strategic plan — it is the differentiator that separates a great company from the rest.”

Phil attended Marquette University and earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, then later earned an MBA there. He resides in Southeastern Wisconsin with his wife Karen and two children. Outside of Hayes, he enjoys golfing with his wife — who regularly scores better than he does. To blow off steam, he looks forward to a good trail ride in the summer or winter and is excited to pilot one of the many Hayes-equipped mountain bikes or snowmobiles in its demo fleet.

Darren Campbell, President — Bicycle Business Unit

Darren Campbell is President of the Bicycle Business Unit and part owner at Hayes Performance Systems. Starting here in 1997 as an engineering intern, Darren is one of the original members of Hayes Bicycle Group, a manufacturer of Hayes disc brakes, Manitou suspensions, SUNringlé wheels, Reynolds Cycling wheels, ProTaper components, Answer apparel, and Wheelsmith spokes.

Darren has held key roles in all aspects of the business through significant growth periods, strategic acquisitions, and global startups. A Wisconsin native, Darren is an outdoorsman, sports enthusiast, husband, and proud father of two. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and an MBA from UW-Milwaukee. Darren’s philanthropic activities include serving as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the Wisconsin chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and participating in various bicycle rides and runs for other local causes.

Jim Barthel, CFO

Jim brings over 30 years of financial, IT, and overall management experience to the role of CFO at Hayes Performance Systems. After starting his career in public accounting, where he performed IT audit activities and focused on middle market clients in the manufacturing, retail, distribution, construction, and software industries, Jim moved into the private sector. There, he led finance and IT teams in international, multi-location manufacturing organizations in the environmental monitoring, operable walls, precious metal brazing, healthcare, musical instrument, and papermaking equipment industries.

His strong financial background includes expertise in treasury management, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), start-ups, acquisition integration, and revenue recognition. Jim passionately believes in empowering his Finance and IT teams to work cross-functionally throughout the organization, actively challenge the status quo, and use the various tools within the Hayes Business Systems toolbox to improve processes continually.

Jim earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he played in the nationally acclaimed UW Marching Band all four years. He’s also earned the titles of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Outside of work, Jim spends time with his wife Kelly and their three children and is actively involved in their competitive rock climbing and musical performance endeavors. He also enjoys golf, travel, and spending time in northern Wisconsin, as well as serving as the Treasurer of the Arrowhead High School Band Booster Organization and playing in the Hartland Community Band.

Kendrew Sua, General Manager — Taiwan & China

With more than 20 years of experience with Taiwanese, Chinese, German, and U.S. multinational companies, Kendrew held various management positions within project management, sales and marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing. He holds a bachelor’s degree from NTPU Taiwan and an MBA from UOW Australia. He was an advanced data analyst and associate lecturer of marketing research and strategy prior to joining the private sector.

Kendrew is also an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), a Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), and a Six Sigma Black Belt. In his operation management journey, he practices Lean and TPS, which he learned from Toyota Taiwan and Japan.

Beyond Lean and TPS, Kendrew incorporates TOC and demand-driven thinking into his management. Additionally, Kendrew is a polyglot and can converse in seven languages. Weekends include riding his mountain bike to serene places where he meditates and practices tai chi.

Tim Hake, Director of Human Resources

Tim has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and experience with multi-state, multi-country strategic HR experience in the U.S. and Canada. His expertise includes labor relations, compensation, recruitment, Lean manufacturing, and more. As a leader at Hayes, Tim helps foster an environment where Hayes team members can be successful so they can see the impact they have in building the business. He also likes to help engage people outside their normal roles.

Tim earned his bachelor's degree in Management & Business Communications at Concordia University-Wisconsin, where he later obtained his Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management. Outside the office, Tim enjoys golfing and camping with his wife, as well as spending time with their dog.