Acclaro Group announces appointment of Russell Haworth as CEO
Haworth joins as Jonckers and Acclaro unify under Acclaro brand
Boston, MA, October 22nd, 2024. Acclaro has announced that Russell Haworth has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and will assume the role on November 1st. After five years, Silke Zschweigert has decided to step down as the company unifies under the Acclaro brand, following the February 2024 merger with Jonckers. The Acclaro brand will be rolled out from early November, marking a key milestone as the company embarks on an ambitious growth plan.
A seasoned technology focused CEO with a successful track record of growing businesses across different sectors, Russell will scale Acclaro through product innovation, the delivery of new services, and strategic M&A. He will build on the progress made under Silke’s leadership which includes the integration of Jonckers and Acclaro.
Russell was previously CEO of Byggfakta Group UK (now Hubexo Group), a global construction software and data company. He also spent 14 years at Thomson Reuters working across multiple continents including North America, Asia and the Middle East. Russell’s extensive operational experience ranges from FinTech to Cyber Security, industries where leveraging software, information and data analytics in combination with human expertise is key to success. Russell also has a strong track record of successful M&A.
Silke Zschweigert, outgoing CEO, comments, “It has been a pleasure to work with such a talented group of people. I’m proud of our achievements, including the merger of Acclaro and Jonckers and the brilliant work we deliver daily for our global clients. As I hand over to Russell, I look forward to watching Acclaro go from strength-to-strength as it continues to deliver outstanding work for some of the world’s biggest brands.”
Shaun Gregory, Non-Executive Chair of Acclaro says: “Our industry is undergoing transformative change, driven by the revolutionary capabilities of generative AI. As we respond to new challenges and opportunities, it’s essential that we work with talented individuals from within and beyond our industry to harness a diverse range of experiences and expertise.”
“Russell brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective from his two decades in the data, information, and technology sectors. With a proven track record of scaling tech-enabled service companies through both organic growth and acquisitions, his leadership style is engaging, inclusive, and people focused. We are excited to welcome Russell as CEO of the newly unified Acclaro. We also extend our gratitude to Silke for her hard work and dedication over the past five years and wish her continued success in the future.”
Russell Haworth, incoming CEO of Acclaro says, “I’m excited to be joining the business at such an important moment. The team has already achieved impressive results, and as we unify under the Acclaro brand, there is a huge opportunity ahead of us. New investment in our team, a focus on product and service innovation and the transformative potential of strategic M&A, means we’re well positioned to deliver for our customers and achieve our ambitious growth plan.”
