Matt Hayden

President and CEO

Responsibilities:As President and CEO, Hayden oversees all of the company's management, finance and operations. He works directly with the company's owners, Executive Committee and senior managers to guide the strategic direction of the company.

Professional Record:Prior to joining Boyle in March 2014, Hayden gained a wealth of knowledge in the areas of accounting, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. He was previously a Senior Vice President with Wunderlich Securities, Inc. in the investment banking group where he specialized in advising companies on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising transactions in the financial services, industrial and energy sectors. Prior to Wunderlich, Hayden was a First Vice President with Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. where he specialized in transactions in the transportation, industrial and financial services sectors. Prior to Morgan Keegan, Hayden was with Ernst & Young, where he performed assurance and advisory services for public and private companies. In addition to holding the title of Chief Financial Officer, Matt was promoted to Co-Chief Operating Officer in 2022.

Education:Hayden obtained both a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting from the University of Mississippi.

Professional Affiliations:Hayden is a Certified Public Accountant.

Honors and Awards:In 2017, Hayden was named as a finalist in the Memphis Business Journal's CFO of the Year awards.

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Here’s What Boyle Investment Is Planning Next in Commercial Real Estate

November 20, 2023

Memphis Business Journal and Nashville Business Journal By Stephen MacLeod Memphis-based Boyle Investment Co. is the largest owner and operator of office space in the city as the company turns 90 years old. The company has grown to be a large land and property holder in both Memphis and Nashville. Boyle is one of the […]

Boyle Investment’s New CEO, Matt Hayden, Is a Company First, but Business Approach Is Same

November 29, 2022

The leaders of Boyle Investment Co., pictured from left: Henry Morgan Jr., Paul Boyle, Matt Hayden, and Bayard Morgan Memphis Business Journal By Stephen MacLeod Boyle Investment Co. has been the steady hand of the Memphis real estate market for nearly 90 years. The company was founded in 1933 and has been led by members […]

Boyle Investment Co. names new CEO, chairman

September 08, 2022

Nashville Business Journal Boyle Investment Co. has named both a new president and CEO and a new chairman, effective immediately. Matt Hayden has been appointed president and CEO. He succeeds Paul Boyle, who has been promoted to chairman. Henry Morgan Jr. and Bayard Morgan have been named vice chairmen, and Bayard Boyle Jr. and Henry […]

Boyle Investment Company promotes CFO to president and CEO for company

September 08, 2022

Brentwood Homepage Boyle Investment Company has appointed Matt Hayden president and CEO. Hayden will oversee the management, finance and operations of Boyle and its affiliated companies, Boyle Nashville LLC and Boyle Insurance Agency, with a total of approximately 135 employees. Boyle Investment Company will celebrate its 90th anniversary next year, and Hayden will work directly […]

Boyle Names New President & CEO

August 31, 2022

The Daily Memphian Memphis-based Boyle Investment Co. announced a new president and CEO on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Matt Hayden will transition into the new leadership role with the company on Aug. 31. He’ll oversee management and operations with Boyle, Boyle Insurance Agency and Nashville-based Boyle Nashville LLC. Hayden has been with the company since 2014. […]

Prominent Local Real Estate Firm Boyle Investment Co. Names New CEO, Chairman

August 31, 2022

Memphis Business Journal By Stephen MacLeod Boyle Investment Company has named both a new president and CEO and a new chairman, effective immediately. Matt Hayden has been appointed president and CEO. He succeeds Paul Boyle, who has been promoted to chairman. Henry Morgan Jr. and Bayard Morgan have been named vice chairmen, and Bayard Boyle Jr. and Henry Morgan Sr. have been named […]

Matt Hayden Appointed President & CEO of Boyle Investment Company

August 31, 2022

MEMPHIS, Tenn., August 31, 2022 – Boyle Investment Company (Boyle) has appointed Matt Hayden President and CEO. He will oversee the management, finance and operation of Boyle and its affiliated companies, Boyle Nashville, LLC and Boyle Insurance Agency, with a total of approximately 135 employees. Boyle will celebrate its 90th anniversary next year, and Hayden […]

Q&A with Matt Hayden, CFO of Boyle Investment Company: Finalist for MBJ ‘s CFO of the Year

October 20, 2017

Memphis Business Journal CFO of the Year Finalist: Matt Hayden October 20-26, 2017 Matthew L. Hayden Treasurer, CFO Boyle Investment Company What company does: Real estate development, sales, leasing and management company specializing in commercial and residential properties. What your job entails: Oversight of all of the financial accounting and reporting, tax planning and compliance for […]

Matt Hayden, CFO – CONVERSATIONS: The Voice of Emerging Leadership

November 21, 2016

As the third generation of the Boyles and Morgans begins their chapter in their family’s storied company, they work alongside a new generation of emerging leaders throughout the firm. One of those dynamic new voices is Matt Hayden, who joined Boyle Investment Company as Deputy Treasurer. His arrival was part of a succession plan for […]

Boyle’s New CFO Brings Investment Banking Background to Post

September 15, 2016

The Memphis News Memphis-based Boyle Investment Co. has shaken up its executive staff in promoting Matt Hayden as CFO and treasurer. Hayden joined the real estate company in 2014 as part of a succession plan for Charles Claiborne, who held the position since 1983. Claiborne will remain at Boyle as a consultant for special […]