Aztec Group appoints Hagerty as interim CEO 30 October 2025UK Reporter: Zarah Choudhary
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Aztec Group, a global provider of private markets services, has announced that Sean Hagerty, who has served on the Aztec Group board as chair since June 2025, will take on the role of executive chairman and interim CEO.
Kathryn Purves will be stepping down as CEO after five years on Aztec’s Board.
Hagerty brings 27 years of experience leading global investment and fund services businesses, including the role of chief executive of Vanguard Europe
During a 27-year career at Vanguard, he oversaw rapid growth and deepened the firm’s footprint across key markets, notes the company.
Edward Moore, founder of Aztec Group, says: “In the last few years we have overseen a period of meaningful transformation at Aztec, and the group is well positioned for continued success.
“I would like to thank Kathryn for everything she has brought to the business over the last five years in her role as a non-executive director, then chair and for the last two and a half years as CEO.”
Moore continues: “Since joining the group as chair, Sean has already brought a fresh perspective to the board. His leadership, strategic insight, and commitment to excellence — combined with his deep appreciation for Aztec’s culture — make him well qualified to lead the business as interim CEO while we search for a permanent replacement.”
Commenting on his appointment, Hagerty, adds: “I’m excited to support Aztec in my interim role as it continues its impressive evolution into a multi- asset class, multi-product, global business.
“The group is uniquely positioned to deliver best-in-class service and build on its role as a premium global partner to private markets clients. I would like to thank Kathryn for her leadership and our effective handover period.
“I look forward to working with Edward, the founder of Aztec, the Board, the leadership team, and our talented colleagues across the business to capture the opportunities ahead.”
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