HLB appoints Stephanie Rix as Chief People Officer

LONDON – HLB, the global advisory and accounting network, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Rix as Chief People Officer succeeding Marina Kooijmans who will stay in post until her retirement in July. In this role, Rix will lead HLB's People strategy to deliver innovative initiatives to enhance the unique skillset of our people and promote human centric leadership to achieve excellence across the HLB global community.  

As Chief People Officer, Rix will focus on enhancing HLB's employer brand to attract top talent, implementing consistent learning and development programmes and fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. Leveraging best practices and leading-edge HR solutions, she will collaborate with HLB people to build a world-class workforce positioned for long-term growth and success. 

"We are delighted to welcome Stephanie to our executive team in this crucial role," said Marco Donzelli, HLB Global CEO. "Her wealth of expertise in leading HR practices and change management will be invaluable as we execute our new strategy across the HLB ecosystem." 

“I'm thrilled to be joining the Executive Office at HLB," said Rix. "HLB's purpose aligns perfectly with my values, and I'm eager to contribute my skills and experience. I look forward to build on Marina’s success and learn from my colleagues, tackling network challenges, and driving impactful change together."