Hayward Holdings Appoints Jared Arrowood as Chief Accounting Officer

Hayward Holdings, Inc. has appointed Jared Arrowood as its Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective October 1, 2026. The company disclosed the personnel change in a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 2, 2026.

The appointment shifts the role previously held by Eifion Jones, who served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. Jones will cease serving as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer on October 1, 2026, but will continue in his other executive capacities, including as the company's principal financial officer.

Arrowood, 42, has been with Hayward Holdings since August 2023. He initially joined as Assistant Corporate Controller and was promoted to Vice President, Corporate Controller in July 2024. In those positions, he managed the company's global accounting and financial reporting functions. Before joining Hayward Holdings, Arrowood held various finance leadership roles at SPX FLOW, Inc., most recently serving as Vice President of Finance for Mixing Solutions.

The company outlined Arrowood's compensation package in the filing. His annual base salary is set at $300,000. He is eligible for an annual cash bonus with a target of 35% of his base salary. Additionally, he will receive an annual long-term incentive equity award with a target grant date value of $120,000.

The Form 8-K states that there are no arrangements or understandings between Arrowood and any other person regarding his appointment. The filing also confirms there are no family relationships between Arrowood and any director or executive officer of Hayward Holdings. Arrowood has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

The document notes that Arrowood has entered into the company's standard form of indemnification agreement for directors and officers. The filing was signed by Eifion Jones on behalf of Hayward Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HAYW.