Azets appoints new Group Chief Information Officer
International accountancy and business advisory group Azets today announced the appointment of Trevor Attridge as its new Group Chief Information Officer.
Trevor is a highly experienced, award-winning technology and transformation leader with a proven track record of delivering large-scale change across private equity-backed, listed, and global organisations. Most recently, Trevor was Global CIO at $5bn veterinary healthcare group IVC Evidensia, with global accountability for enterprise technology strategy, delivery, and operations across a 40,000-user base spanning 20+ countries.
As Group CIO, Trevor will join the Executive Committee and provide leadership to Azets’ international technology function, with a focus on the continued development of the Group’s digital services proposition and strengthening its use of new technologies, including AI and automation.
Trevor will work closely alongside Paul Gilford, whose role as Interim Group CIO ends on 23 January 2026, ensuring a seamless transition.
Chris Horne, Group CEO at Azets, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Trevor to Azets as our new Group CIO. His track record delivering enterprise-wide technology and digital transformation across global organisations is world-class, and his leadership will be instrumental as we continue strengthening our digital services, enhancing the colleague experience, and unlocking the full potential of new and emerging technologies. We are grateful to Paul Gilford for his outstanding interim leadership, and look forward to ensuring a seamless transition over the coming weeks.”
Trevor Attridge, Group CIO at Azets, said: “Azets has already made fantastic progress in modernising its technology and digital environment – and I’m excited to build on that momentum. I’m passionate about creating the right conditions for people to thrive, about simplifying complexity, and about applying technology, data and digital capability to drive long-term business growth. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the Group to deliver sustained outcomes at pace, for both our colleagues and our clients.”
About Azets
Azets is an international business advisory group, with 9,000 local experts in 190 locations across eight countries, backed by progressive technology. We are united by one clear purpose: to improve the lives of our clients, colleagues and communities in a sustainable way.
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