We’re excited to welcome Hugh Hayden as the new President of the VR/AR Association (VRARA)'s San Francisco Chapter! Hugh brings a wealth of experience from his time at Niantic, Inc., where he’s spent over three years driving innovation in augmented reality. Currently, as Senior Director of Platform Go to Market, he’s been leading strategic initiatives to launch Niantic’s latest platforms and bring engaging AR experiences to a wider audience.
Before stepping into his current role, Hugh made a significant impact as Director and Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, where he built key collaborations that helped expand Niantic’s AR reach. His earlier role as Senior Manager, Head of Strategic Partnerships, saw him leading major projects that paved the way for groundbreaking partnerships.
We’re thrilled to have Hugh’s leadership and vision guiding the San Francisco Chapter, and we can’t wait to see how he’ll contribute to our mission of growing the VR/AR community through collaboration and innovation. Join us in giving him a warm welcome! Learn more at www.thevrara.com
VR/AR Association (VRARA) | Nathan Pettyjohn | John A. Cunningham | Ariane Fikki | Meg Amsden | Kris Kolo | Gerard Feliciano | #VRARA #VRARASF #VR #AR #XR #Innovate