"Alex Hay" is a name shared by several notable individuals across different fields, including a bestselling author, a former professional footballer, a private equity partner, a software developer, and a local politician. Below is a summary of the most prominent figures with this name.
Alex Hay (Author) – Alex Hay is a bestselling British author of historical crime fiction. His debut novel, The Housekeepers, was a Waterstones Book of the Month and Paperback of the Year, and won the Caledonia Novel Award in 2022. He is also the author of The Queen of Fives and the forthcoming The Midnight Guests (scheduled for September 2026). Born in London, he now lives in Brighton, UK, with his husband. His novels are described as historical heist and mystery stories set in early 20th-century London high society.
Alex Hay (Footballer) – Alexander Neil Hay (born 14 October 1981 in Birkenhead, England) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. He played in the Football League for Tranmere Rovers, Rushden & Diamonds, and Morecambe (on loan). After his playing career, he moved into management as player-manager of Cammell Laird and later worked as a chief scout for Chester, Tranmere Rovers, Stockport County, and AFC Fylde.
Alex Hay (Private Equity Partner) – Alex Hay is a Partner at Sovereign Capital, a UK-based private equity firm. He leads the firm's focus on Financial Services & Insurance and Education & Training. He previously worked at RJD Partners (where he became a Partner in 2011) and at Close Brothers Corporate Finance, having qualified as an accountant with PwC. He holds a degree in modern languages from Oxford University.
Alex Hay (Software Developer) – Alex Hay is a London-based indie iOS app developer and documentary editor. He is known for creating tools that enhance Apple's Shortcuts automation app, including Toolbox Pro, Logger, Menu Box, and Nautomate. He also maintains a developer blog at alexhay.dev and a GitHub profile under the handle mralexhay.
Councillor Alexander "Alex" Hay – Alexander Hay is a Labour Party councillor for the Kingston Park South and Newbiggin Hall ward on Newcastle City Council. He serves as Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services.
