Forvis Mazars Group, an international audit, tax and advisory services partnership, has reshuffled its leadership structure, appointing Hervé Hélias as chairman and Pascal Jauffret as CEO.

These appointments are part of the firm’s “evolved” governance model, which aims to enhance business operations.

The new governance structure includes a Group Governing Board (GGB) and a Group Executive Committee (GEC).

Hélias, as chairman, will lead the GGB in governance, strategy setting, and oversight.

Jauffret, as CEO, will head the GEC, focusing on leadership, execution of decisions, and day-to-day strategy delivery and implementation.

These leadership changes are in line with the firm’s strategy to advance its business and ensure the integrity of its operations.

Hélias, who joined Mazars in 1986, has served in various leadership roles, including managing partner in France and co-CEO of the Group, before becoming CEO in 2016.

He has been at the helm of the Group Executive Board since 2018.

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.”  

Jauffret joined the company in 1997. He has since taken on several key roles, such as managing partner of Italy and head of M&A.

He has been a member of the Group Executive Board since 2019.

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.” 

In November 2024, Forvis Mazars appointed James Gilbey as its new UK CEO, effective from 15 February 2025.