Harry Hayman is a dynamic leader and influential figure in Philadelphia’s restaurant and hospitality industries, with an entrepreneurial spirit that has fueled numerous successful ventures. Starting in the early days with The Capital Management & Development Corporation, to Road Show Management to East Coast Saloons and then finally to the renowned Bynum Hospitality Group as well as launching Gemini Hospitality Consultants, Harry’s career reflects a deep commitment to innovation and excellence in hospitality.
Beyond his business endeavors, Harry is passionate about giving back to the community. He is the founder of both the Feed Philly Coalition, a movement dedicated to combating food insecurity, and The Philadelphia Jazz Experience, an initiative aimed at preserving and celebrating Philadelphia’s rich jazz heritage. Harry also currently serves as the Sr. Fellow to Food Economy & Policy at The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia. Harry’s involvement in frequent public appearances, charitable donations, speaking engagements and charitable causes underscores his dedication to making a positive impact.
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Harry’s love of jazz stems from his time as a bartender in a jazz club in the 90s. He had loved music all his life, but only as an adult did he fully come to appreciate jazz’s power to bring people together. This motivated Harry to start the Philadelphia Jazz Experience, which teaches young people about the music and culture of jazz, and also aims to get them interested in the arts in general.
These are two of the organizations in which Harry participated during his time at The American University and maintains an affiliation to this day.
Harry is a frequent contributor, having hosted events and volunteered. His advertising dollars helped to fund the construction of a field for the Challenger League.
As an in-demand public speaker, he has been featured at events at educational institutions including Temple University, Drexel University, and the Community College of Philadelphia.