Azets appoints new Group Operating Director

The Azets International Group, which provides services and advice in finance, payroll and human resources, has appointed Roger Eigenherr as Group Chief Operating Officer (COO).

For more than 20 years, Roger Eigenheer has held senior positions in several service companies, with a proven track record in technology and change management. He has led and developed large and diverse teams and implemented major change programs spanning several years.

Roger became part of Azet’s Board of Directors already in October 2022, then Deputy Director of Operations. Since then, he has worked with Steve Sharps, Azet’s outgoing Chief Operating Officer, who has now left the business as planned after three and a half years.

Roger previously held senior positions at EY, Accenture, and a number of other global organisations. He started his career at Jaguar Land Rover in the UK.

As COO, Roger will lead the operational activities of the Azets Group, which employs 7,600 employees and assists 100,000 customers across 189 offices in eight countries.

Roger Eigenher Comments on the date are as follows:

– I am honored to be appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer of The Azets Group and would like to thank Steve Sharp for his support over the past six months. I am very impressed with Azet’s accomplishments to date and look forward to working with this outstanding team, continuing to build on the company’s already strong foundation and improving our business.

– I’m passionate about Azet’s business purpose: to sustainably improve the lives of our colleagues and customers in the communities in which we operate, and I’m driven by all the opportunities that lie ahead. My priority is ensuring operational excellence, with a strong focus on our people and customers. Crucial to our success is our promise to be responsive, as well as our commitment to continuous improvement. I am sure that together we will achieve great things.

– I am convinced that our strategic investments in technology will contribute to our people having a positive experience working at Azets and will be supported by systems that give them the time and space to develop in their chosen fields. At the same time, we add value to our customers and our business and create a healthy and good balance between work and leisure.

Azet CEO Chris Horn Comments on the appointment:

– As we now reach the finish line after a period of transformation and acceleration of ambitious growth plans, I am delighted that Roger will be driving the business through continuous improvements. Since joining us, Roger has shown strong leadership and understanding of our business. With his experience and expertise, I am convinced he will lead the way and ensure efficient operational work across the group.

– I would also like to pay tribute to Steve Sharp, who over the past three and a half years has contributed in such a wonderful way to the success of Azet. During the transformation Steve led, he and his team were across all areas of the business, ensuring we worked smarter and creating the ability to deliver the products and services our customers need. We wish him all the best for the future.