Richard A. Hayward (born 17 March 1952) is a British businessman who was chairman of the English association football club Wolverhampton Wanderers from 2003 to 2006.
Hayward was educated at Gordonstoun Public School before completing an art degree at the University of Edinburgh.
[citation needed] He frequently visits, as well as manages, his father's shooting estate, Dunmaglass.
chairman when his father retired in December 2003 after failing to find a purchaser or new investors for the club.
He stepped down as chairman in July 2006, citing increased business commitments as the reason for his decision.