Leadership Team
Network leadership
Marco Donzelli
Global CEO
Marco has been CEO of HLB International since 12 April 2017 and drives the network’s mission to ensure HLB cements its position as a global player in the professional services sector.
Bill Hagaman
Global Chairman
Bill Hagaman is Chairman of HLB International. Bill’s extensive experience and knowledge will help influence the strategic direction and growth of the network in the coming years.
Coco Liu
Chief Growth Officer
Coco is a visionary and creative achiever with key strengths in strategic planning, execution, and international business development. As Chief Growth Officer, Coco will be focusing on driving growth through network expansion, cross-border business and...
Abu Bakkar
Chief Innovation Officer
Abu is HLB’s Chief Innovation Officer and is responsible for leading and driving the technology and innovation strategy for the HLB network.
Lesley Hornung
Chief Marketing Officer
Lesley is HLB’s Chief Marketing Officer and is responsible for leading and driving the marketing strategy for the HLB network.
Dayton Benway
Chief Network Engagement Officer
As HLB’s Chief Network Engagement Officer, Dayton and his team focuses on the value members experience as part of our global network. Dayton combines these responsibilities with his Chief Regional Officer for North America role.
Bettina Cassegrain
Global Director of Professional Standards and Sustainability Assurance
Bettina is responsible for the network’s quality assurance program, which guarantees compliance with Forum of Firms requirements. She has developed a pragmatic approach to training and development within HLB and leads outreach initiatives on training...
Service leaders
Anant Patel
Global Leader - Network Capabilities
Anant is HLB’s Global Transaction Advisory Services Leader and has been an active member of HLB for the past 25 years.
Jennifer Chowhan
Global Assurance Leader
As HLB's Global Assurance Leader, Jennifer's specialities include providing audit services to property and casualty insurers, private enterprises, public sector and not for profit organisations.
Jim Bourke
Global Technology & Advisory Services Leader
Jim is HLB’s Global Technology Advisory Services Leader and has over 30 years of experience in the sector.
Laurent Capbern
Global Accounting & Compliance Services Leader
Laurent is HLB's Global Accounting & Compliance Services Leader. He has decades of experience in helping international clients grow across borders.
Shannon Smith
Global Tax Leader
As HLB's Global Tax Leader, Shannon has 20+ years of public accounting experience and a diverse background in both the consultative and compliance service areas of international tax.
Speciality and industry leaders
HLB Executive Committee
Caroline Monk
HLB Executive Committee member
Caroline Monk is a Partner in the Audit & Assurance team at Menzies (HLB UK), based in Manchester. A Chartered...
Jérôme Bernard
HLB Executive Committee member
Jérôme Bernard is a Chartered Accountant and Co-Managing Partner of Groupe Cofimé (HLB France). With more than 20 years of...
Julia Schneider
HLB Executive Committee member
Dr. Julia Schneider is Managing Partner at DDP GRUPPE (HLB Deutschland). A qualified auditor and tax advisor, she has extensive...
Mark Muller
HLB Executive Committee member
Mark Muller is a Partner in the Assurance & Advisory division at HLB Mann Judd in Sydney, Australia, with more...
Michael Bohling
HLB Executive Committee member
Michael Bohling is Chief Executive Officer at HLB Gross Collins in Atlanta, USA. A Certified Public Accountant and Global Chartered...
Pablo Maldonado
HLB Executive Committee member
Pablo Maldonado is Managing Partner of HLB Puebla and leads its Audit and Risk Management practice. With more than 25...
Patrick Van Impe
HLB Executive Committee member
Patrick Van Impe is Managing Partner of HLB Belgium, based across the firm’s Brussels and Antwerp offices. Patrick has served...
Raymond Cheng
HLB Executive Committee member
Prof. Raymond Cheng is Chairman of HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng in Hong Kong, where he leads the firm’s strategic development...
Thomas Thomsen
HLB Executive Committee member
Thomas Thomsen is Owner and Partner at Beierholm (HLB Denmark). Having joined the firm in 1998, Thomas has more than...
Tom Barry
HLB Executive Committee member
Tom Barry is Managing Partner of GHJ (HLB USA), where he is responsible for driving the firm’s vision, strategy and...
Explore our service lines
Advisory services
To help businesses grow across borders and create sustainable competitive advantage, HLB offers a wide range of advisory services including Transaction Advisory Services, Technology Services...
Audit & Assurance services
The experience of HLB Audit & assurance teams, covering many industries and sectors, enables us to focus on key areas of risk, adequacy of internal...
Tax services
HLB’s global Tax team supports businesses with international operations to align tax duties with corporate strategy. We offer a full range of services including transfer...
Global Accounting & Compliance services
HLB Global Accounting & Compliance Services professionals support international companies looking to move their business into foreign territories. Learn how we can help and tell...
