Irene Hays
Irene Hays | |
|---|---|
| Born | Irene Lucas 4 February 1954 Gosforth, England |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Title | Chair & owner, Hays Travel |
| Term | 2009–present |
| Predecessor | John Hays |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Dame Irene Hays DBE DL (née Lucas; born 4 February 1954) is a British businesswoman and former civil servant. She is the owner and chair of Hays Travel, the largest independent travel agent in the UK, which she jointly owned with her husband John Hays until his death in 2020.