HLB International

Implementing new technology is rarely just a technical challenge ⚙️

On a recent episode of the Humanise the Numbers podcast, HLB Head of Technology John Toon and Head of Technology Partnerships Amy Spillard discuss why innovation and technology adoption are fundamentally linked to change management, leadership, and organisational culture.

Exploring everything from fintech partnerships and AI adoption to the realities of managing transformation across organisations, the conversation covers what it really takes to embed innovation successfully within firms.

Listen to the full episode now 🎧 https://buff.ly/6mfQMXC

One week to go until 2026 💙

Across the HLB network, our people will once again step into their local communities to support causes and initiatives that matter to them. From volunteering and fundraising to environmental and community projects, this day reflects our shared commitment to creating a positive impact beyond business.

Follow along with the hashtag next week and see how our firms around the world are making a difference 🤝

Talk to our data and explore the HLB Survey of Business Leaders in a new way with HLB InsightsAI 🧠 https://buff.ly/ILerWiX

Our InsightsAI assistant answers your most pressing strategic questions, combining the past seven years of our research including this year's full report.

📊 What actions are leaders taking to balance growth and risk in 2026?
🌎 How do priorities differ between Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific?
⚙️ Which sectors are investing most in digital transformation?

Talk to our data and uncover insights tailored to your region, sector or role 👉 https://buff.ly/ILerWiX

Unlocking regional power for global growth 🌎

That spirit shaped this year’s HLB Latin America & Caribbean Conference in Buenos Aires, where colleagues from across the region gathered last week to strengthen relationships, exchange perspectives and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

Across sessions covering AI, ESG, talent, economic outlooks and cross-border business, the conference reflected the ambition and connectivity of our LATAM community.

Thank you to HLB Argentina and everyone who helped make our time together such a success 🤝

Relevance matters more than reach 🎯

At the AAM Summit in Palm Springs, our CMO Lesley Hornung joins Meridian West’s Alastair Beddow to discuss how HLB is taking a more personalised approach to thought leadership activation through our HLB Survey of Business Leaders campaign.

Together, they’ll explore how firms can better connect audiences with the insights most relevant to them. Join Lesley and Alastair today at the Summit from 4:10pm (PT)

We’re delighted to have been shortlisted in three categories at the International Accounting Awards 2026 🏆

🌐 Network of the Year
🌱 ESG/Sustainability Initiative of the Year
📣 Communications and Brand Campaign of the Year

The International Accounting Awards celebrate the firms and individuals helping shape the future of the profession. With the ceremony taking place at the IAF event in London this June, we’re proud to see the work happening throughout our network reflected on the shortlist.

Congratulations to everyone involved across HLB. Together we make it happen.

International growth strategies are being reshaped by fragmentation 🌍

Businesses expanding across borders are facing a more complex operating environment, from supply chain disruption and economic uncertainty to diverging regulation across markets.

We explore how organisations are responding by building more adaptable structures, strengthening regional decision-making and rethinking how growth is managed internationally. Successful expansion depends as much on resilience as ambition.

Find our more at HLB Insights 👉 https://buff.ly/Ccycoju

This August, our regional leaders will gather in Ho Chi Minh City for the HLB Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets Conference 2026 🇻🇳

Under the theme ‘Connected Markets, Sustainable Futures’, the conference will bring together HLB member firms from across Asia Pacific, emerging markets and beyond to strengthen connections, align on priorities and explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration.

From market dynamics and innovation to leadership and peer exchange, the programme is designed to combine strategic insight with practical value. Hosted by AASC (HLB Vietnam), the conference reflects our shared ambition to translate regional expertise into sustainable global growth.

For HLB members wanting to attend this year's conference, you can find the details at our global intranet 🌐

Cyber risk is often shaped by behaviour rather than systems.

Even with advanced tools in place, the gap between policy and practice remains a common challenge. The organisations that manage this well tend to focus on a few key areas:

🧠 Building awareness of common threats such as phishing & social engineering
🤝 Reinforcing that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility across the organisation
⚙️ Embedding good decision-making into everyday processes and behaviours

These are not technical fixes, but organisational ones. And they often determine how effectively risk is managed in practice.

Learn more at HLB Insights 👉 https://buff.ly/fqFAxur

Just one month to go until HLB Communities Day 2026! 🌍️

HLB Communities Day is an opportunity for all our people to step outside their day-to-day roles and into their communities, supporting causes that matter locally.

As we get ready for this year, here’s a look back at some of those moments as teams across the network made a real difference through their various volunteering efforts.

Discover more about our initiative in our global annual review 👉 https://buff.ly/qKnuejh