Advice platform AZ NGA has appointed experienced financial services leader Nathan Jacobsen as Chief Operating Officer, bolstering the group’s senior leadership team as it accelerates plans to build Super firms and Centres of Excellence while continuing to pursue transformational M&A.

Jacobsen is currently Chief Executive Officer of AZ NGA-backed outsourcing specialist, Vital Business Partners (VBP).

Prior to VBP, Jacobsen held a number of senior executive positions including Managing Director of listed company Diverger, Managing Director of Paragem, and General Manager roles at Perpetual Private.

At AZ NGA, he will report to Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Barrett and oversee the delivery of the group’s unique proposition to accounting and advisory firms.

He will have responsibility for driving business transformation initiatives, including technology and integration, and building the systems and infrastructure to support AZ NGA’s rapid growth.

Barrett said that, after an extensive and competitive search, Jacobsen stood out as the ideal candidate to join AZ NGA’s leadership team at this critical stage in the advice platform’s journey.

“Nathan is a highly respected, proven leader and I’m excited to have him on board to help execute our vision and strategy to build Super firms and Centres of Excellence,” he said.

“Under Nathan’s leadership, VBP has achieved significant operational and cost efficiencies, boosted staff and client satisfaction, and successfully launched new services. VBP is in a strong position to continue growing and meeting the outsourcing needs of advisory businesses. “

Jacobsen said: “I’m excited about the opportunity to work closely with Paul and the team to accelerate the growth of AZ NGA and execute the group’s ambitious strategy.”

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