Azets Ireland has appointed Marc Lowry as head of growth with responsibility for executing the professional services firm's growth strategy.

Lowry will work closely with chief executive Neil Hughes and the Azets leadership team to expand its market presence and enhance its service offering.

He will lead initiatives focused on market expansion, innovation and the development of differentiated client propositions.

Lowry will also be expected to play a central role in strengthening client relations, enabling cross-functional collaboration and embedding a firm-wide growth culture.

Azets said his appointment reflects its commitment to "becoming the go-to advisory firm for mid-market businesses, delivering on their growth ambitions with insight, scale, and impact."

Lowry has more than 20 years' experience in strategic growth roles within complex service-focused organisations, and he has previously held senior positions with Smith & Williamson, Evelyn Partners, Aviva and Vhi.

“Marc is an accomplished executive with deep commercial experience and a successful track record of driving revenue growth and leading transformation at large, complex businesses," said Hughes.

"As Head of Growth at Azets Ireland, Marc brings the experience that can help Azets Ireland continue on its ambitious growth trajectory and advance on its mission of creating a national firm of scale that is relentless in its pursuit of meeting the needs of Ireland’s ambitious mid-sized businesses. 

We look forward to welcoming Marc to the team and the important role he will play in addressing the evolving needs of our clients and unleashing the potential of indigenous businesses across the country.”

Commenting on his appointment, Lowry said: “I’m excited to join the senior leadership team as Head of Growth at Azets Ireland.

"This is an ambitious firm with a strong reputation for supporting Ireland’s entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses, and I’m proud to be part of that journey.

"In today’s fast-changing environment, helping ambitious entrepreneurial and family-owned businesses unlock their full potential has never been more important.

"I’m looking forward to working closely with my colleagues across the country to build on our strengths, deepen client relationships, and deliver the kind of forward-thinking advisory services that help Irish businesses grow with confidence.”

Photo: Marc Lowry. (Pic: Supplied)