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Sean Hagerty,
Group Board Chair

Sean Hagerty is Group Board Chair at Aztec Group. Sean supports both the Board and the Executive team, helping to shape the company’s strategic direction and ensuring we deliver meaningful impact for our clients, our people and the communities we serve. 

Sean’s day-to-day responsibilities include chairing the Board, guiding strategic discussions, and supporting the leadership team in decision-making. He works closely with Kathryn Purves and the Executive Committee to realise the ambitions set out in the Group’s 5-Year Plan. 

Whilst Sean’s role is not directly client facing, he believes that strong governance and strategic clarity ultimately lead to better outcomes for our clients. Sean is committed to adhering to Aztec’s values which foster a culture that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent – providing a place where collaborative, energetic and caring individuals thrive. 

In addition to Sean’s role at Aztec, he also serves on the Board of Evelyn Partners in the UK, and acts as a senior advisor at McKinsey & Company. 

Background and Experience 

Prior to joining Aztec, Sean spent 27 years at Vanguard Investments. During his time there, he held several senior leadership roles including Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Product Officer, and most recently, CEO of Vanguard Europe from 2016 to 2024. These roles gave Sean broad exposure to global financial markets, client engagement, and organisational leadership. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Accounting from St. Bonaventure University 
  • Master’s Degree in Communications from Villanova University

Outside of the office

Family is a big part of Sean’s life and he cherishes the time spent with them – especially with his five granddaughters who are all under the age of three! He is also passionate about reading, learning, cycling, and skiing. 

During his time at Vanguard, he was actively involved in initiatives focused on financial literacy for school-age children and early childhood development. 

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