01-28-2026
New to Mitch Daniels School of Business students this spring is the Hayes Leadership Coaching Institute, a hub for personalized, executive-level coaching.
The institute is made possible by school supporters Greg and Renata Hayes and represents a bold step forward in how the Daniels School prepares students for leadership.
“By providing access to executive coaching, we are helping equip students with the self-awareness, confidence and people-centered skills they will use from day one of their careers and continue to rely on as they grow and advance as leaders,” says OBHR Clinical Associate Professor Kasie Roberson, head of the Hayes Leadership Coaching Institute in the Center for Working Well.
Purdue’s Daniels School is one of the first business schools in the country to offer executive coaching to undergraduate students, Roberson notes in today’s Daniels Insights blog post.
“Renata and I believe that in this ever-changing world, educational opportunities are essential to developing tomorrow’s leaders. The institute will provide a world-class center to share best practices and guidance,” said Greg Hayes (BSM’82).
Greg’s distinguished career includes more than three decades of aerospace and defense experience in senior leadership roles across finance, corporate strategy and business development functions. He served as CEO of RTX and was the multinational aerospace giant’s executive chairman until late 2025. Prior to this, Greg had a nearly 21-year career at United Technologies Corporation, where he was president and CEO. Renata spent most of her professional career in various roles at PwC and Otis Elevator Company.
“We have both been fortunate to have had great mentors who provided both coaching and sage advice as we advanced in our careers,” Greg said. “The Hayes Family Foundation is focused on providing education opportunities to ensure that our next generation of leaders are prepared to face the many challenges in this dynamic world in which we all live.”
The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved a resolution of appreciation for the Hayes Family Foundation at its December 12, 2025, meeting.
