HaysMac strengthens risk advisory leadership
HaysMac is delighted to announce the continued expansion of its risk advisory with the appointment of Per-Olof Ahlstrom as Acting Head of Risk Assurance and Advisory Services.
Per-Olof brings a wealth of knowledge to HaysMac, drawing experience from over 25 years in senior roles across industry and professional services. Most recently, he celebrated a decade long stint at PwC UK.
His timely addition to the team comes at a pivotal moment, as organisations grapple with the ever-evolving increasingly complex risk landscape. Boards, Audit and Risk Committees, senior management and Assurance professionals are actively seeking to understand and navigate emerging risks such as AI, cloud and digital transformation, geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain and security risks.
Per-Olof’s extensive experience working with large, medium-size and fast-growing UK and international companies aligns perfectly with HaysMac’s sector and market focus, which spans Equity Capital Markets, Hospitality, Media, Marketing & Advertising, Technology, FinTech and Retail & eCommerce.
Having worked with a range of businesses through various stages of their life cycle, Per-Olof has a proven track record of offering insights and guidance. His expertise will be instrumental as companies navigate the complexities of scaling their operations, internal control and governance structures.
Commenting on his appointment, Per-Olof, Acting Head of Risk Assurance and Advisory Service, said: “I am hugely excited at this opportunity to be part of HaysMac’s growth story, helping HaysMac strengthen its risk advisory offering at a time when clients demand more value-adding risk advice, assurance and support to navigate an ever more complex and challenging risk landscape.”
Natasha Frangos, Managing Partner at HaysMac commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Per-Olof to the HaysMac team. His unparalleled experience and strategic insight into the ever-evolving risk landscape will be a game-changer for our clients. As organisations face increasingly complex challenges — from AI and digital transformation to geopolitical uncertainty — Per-Olof’s leadership will empower us to deliver cutting-edge, value-driven risk advisory services. This is an exciting new chapter in HaysMac's journey, and with Per-Olof on board, we’re more equipped than ever to help our clients navigate the future with confidence".
The appointment runs in parallel with the recent refresh in leadership for HaysMac’s Social Purpose sector and Education group following the firm’s major rebrand in November 2024, and a rewarding 12 months: the firm was one of the 2024 eprivateclient ‘Top Accountancy Firms’ – an annual listing of the best UK tax advisory firms providing advice to domestic and international private clients, their businesses and their families. This accolade followed a series of achievements HaysMac has celebrated over the past year, including being recognized as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, and one of LinkedIn’s Top 15 Midsize Companies in the UK.