Vinny Hayes
As Client Services Director, Vinny oversees the Account Management team in providing ongoing support to Somo’s international portfolio.
He takes a hands on approach to forming and building strong relationships with our clients, who include top global companies across 15 verticals, operating in more than 45 markets.
Vinny joined Somo in June 2010 heading up the product division, where he lead the build of a range of world-class products, including for Audi, Condé Nast and Samsung.
Vinny has been working in the media industry since 1996. He won an Emmy for a TV documentary, worked as part of the launch team for Channel Five and in the hugely successful licensing division at BBC Worldwide.
Since 2001, Vinny has focused on mobile technology. At iTouch UK he ran the branded services and sales divisions, providing mobile solutions for a diverse range of clients, as well as iTouch’s consumer services. After leaving iTouch, Vinny joined Somo founder Carl Uminksi and ran business development for innovative mobile start-up Trutap. Prior to joining Somo, Vinny ran his own mobile consultancy.
