Forvis Mazars Group has appointed Laurent Inard as its first Group chief AI officer (CAIO), creating a new leadership position focused on the partnership’s artificial intelligence strategy.
The appointment took effect in September.
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Based in Paris, Inard will lead the development and implementation of the Group’s AI plans. His remit also includes overseeing data quality, skills architecture and the responsible AI framework.
The role is intended to support the use and further development of AI across Forvis Mazars’ international service lines as part of its broader transformation programme.
Inard has worked at the firm for three decades, including 20 years as a partner.
His experience spans financial audit, valuations, data and advisory services, and he has worked on assessing and applying emerging technologies to client requirements.
Alongside, Inard will also remain Head of R&D in France, a position he has held for eight years.
The move follows other senior appointments within the Group’s transformation function, including Rachel Dickson’s recent arrival as group chief information officer.
Inard said: “I am honoured to join the Group team and take on the responsibility of shaping our international AI strategy.
“AI presents a significant opportunity to continue to enhance how we serve our clients, support our people and unlock the full value of the knowledge and expertise that exists across Forvis Mazars.
“Strengthening the capabilities and governance needed to scale AI responsibly across the organisation will be my absolute priority, while empowering and encouraging innovation. “I look forward to working with our teams and partners to continue to deliver tangible, measurable outcomes through AI.”
