Haywood has been finance director of St. Modwen Properties since 2003 and will replace Tim Jones who is leaving next month to take up his new role at pub group Mitchells & Butlers.
Haywood’s start date is still to be decided but in the mean time the role will be undertaken by Ben Badcock, the group financial controller.
Interserve chief executive Adrian Ringrose said:”We are delighted to welcome Tim to Interserve.
“His background and experience will be extremely valuable to the Board as we continue the group’s long-term growth.”