Forvis Mazars in the UK appoints Jenn Hazlehurst as an Audit Partner and Head of Audit Transformation

Jenn will work within the industry and services sector and will be responsible for developing the team’s presence in the North West, whilst also helping to grow the firm’s Public Interest Entity audit offering in the region. She will also join the Audit Executive of Forvis Mazars in the UK as Head of Audit Transformation. In this role, she will be responsible for evolving the firm’s audit and assurance business, particularly through technology.

Dave Hilton, Manchester Office Managing Partner at Forvis Mazars said: “We are delighted to welcome Jenn into our growing team in the North West. With her in-depth knowledge of audit and technical expertise built over a number of years, combined with her passion for developing talent and supporting the growth of the regional practice, we are confident that she will be a valuable addition to our team as we continue to expand our offering. Having worked with a wide range of key businesses in the region, she will play a pivotal role in serving existing and attracting new clients as we continue to grow our audit practice.”

Jenn joins from EY where she was Liverpool Office Managing Partner, and prior to this  Deloitte.  Jenn brings more than two decades of experience working with clients of all sizes, ranging from large private businesses to AIM and FTSE listed entities, with a particular focus on those in the energy sector. She was previously a Non-Executive Director and the Chair of Pro Manchester, representing the Greater Manchester Business Community and the largest business development organisation in the North West.

Jenn joins the firm at a period of significant opportunity following the recent launch of Forvis Mazars, the newest top 10 global professional services network. Formed of Mazars, the international audit, tax, and advisory firm, and FORVIS, a top-ranked firm in the United States, it operates from the North West with the existing team and services.