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Irene Hays (Irene Lucas) was born on 4 February, 1954 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, is a British businesswoman and former civil servant. Discover Irene Hays's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

Popular As Irene Lucas
Occupation Businesswoman
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 4 February 1954
Birthday 4 February
Birthplace Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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Who Is Irene Hays's Husband?

Her husband is John Hays (m. 1997-2020)

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Husband John Hays (m. 1997-2020)
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Irene Hays Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Irene Hays worth at the age of 70 years old? Irene Hays’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businesswoman. She is from . We have estimated Irene Hays's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Businesswoman

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1954

Dame Irene Lucas-Hays (née Lucas; born 4 February 1954) is a British businesswoman and former civil servant, and the 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.

She was born Irene Lucas in Newcastle upon Tyne on 4 February 1954, the daughter of Vincent and Isabelle Lucas.

Hays worked in local government, rising to the position of chief executive of South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council.

She was later an advisor to Ministers and Secretaries of State in Whitehall and served as a Permanent Secretary.

1980

In 1980, her late husband John founded Hays Travel in the back of his mother's children's wear store in Seaham, Durham.

John Hays owned 56.42%, and Irene owns 43.58%.

1997

In 1997, she married John Hays, and they have one son and one daughter.

John was the company's CEO.

2008

She was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours for services to local government and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to training, education, and young people.

2011

Hays has been the chair of Hays Travel since 2011.

2018

In December 2018, she was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Sunderland.

Hays has also been awarded an honorary MBA.

2019

Since January 2019, Hays has been a non-executive board member and chair of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) management board.

2020

She was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Tyne & Wear in 2020.

John Hays died on 13 November 2020, after collapsing from cardiac arrest at the company's Sunderland head office.