Acclaro and Jonckers rename as Acclaro and appoint a new CEO

Acclaro, which in February 2024 merged with Jonckers, announced the appointment of Russell Haworth as its new CEO on October 22, 2024. 

Haworth, a seasoned technology executive with experience scaling businesses in various sectors, will take over from Jonckers’ Silke Zschweigert, who is stepping down after five years.

Formerly the CEO of Byggfakta Group UK (now Hubexo Group), Haworth spent a decade and a half at Thomson Reuters, a data, content, and tech company where his job involved working across multiple regions, including North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Haworth’s additional experience includes fintech and cyber security, and “a strong track record of successful M&A,” according to the press release.

“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.” — Russell Haworth, CEO, Acclaro

The leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for Acclaro, which plans to leverage Haworth’s expertise in product innovation, service development, and strategic M&A. 

Expressing enthusiasm for joining Acclaro at a time of transformation, Haworth said that he is excited to be joining the language services provider (LSP) at such an important moment. At the same time, the company, which is backed by Mayfair Equity Partners, will begin conducting business under the Acclaro Group brand starting in November 2024.

“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,” said Haworth.

Reflecting on her tenure, former CEO Zschweigert expressed pride in the company’s achievements, including the merger. “As I hand over to Russell,” she remarked, “I look forward to watching Acclaro go from strength to strength.”

Shaun Gregory, Non-Executive Chair of Acclaro, said about Haworth that “his leadership style is engaging, inclusive, and people focused.”