Forvis Mazars Group announces new governance model and leadership positions

Forvis Mazars Group (legacy Mazars), the international audit, tax and advisory services partnership, today announces the appointments of Hervé Hélias and Pascal Jauffret as Chairman and CEO respectively, as part of its evolved governance structure.

With the new model, which is effective immediately, governance, strategy setting and oversight around key topics will be provided by a Group Governing Board (GGB), with a Group Executive Committee (GEC) entrusted with leadership and execution of those decisions, alongside the day-to-day delivery and implementation of the Group’s strategy. As Chairman, Helias will lead the GGB and as CEO, Jauffret will lead the GEC. 

These developments are part of the firm’s strategy to further advance the business, enhance the integrity of its operations and sustain its ongoing development as a top ten global firm. 

Chairman Hervé Hélias said: “Stewardship is one of our core values and, as we have grown and strengthened our business, we have decided to evolve our governance framework. This will allow us to continue to grow our partnership as a distinctive and resilient force in the markets and societies in which we work and live.” 

Commenting on his appointment, Pascal Jauffret said: “I have worked with Hervé for over 25 years, including the past five as part of the Group Executive Board. I am truly honoured to have been elected to this new role by the partnership and look forward to driving our strategy forward, sparking long-term growth and success in those business areas where we seek to excel and provide a bright future to our people."