Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push

Azzet has appointed Australian executive and governance director Yvonne Howie to its Board of Directors as the marketplace company prepares for international expansion.

The board change follows the recent appointment of executive leader Henry Stoever as an independent, non-executive director and a member of a special committee focused on expansion. The company positions its board additions as part of a wider build-out of governance as it scales operations outside its current markets.

Howie has more than 30 years of senior executive and board experience. She has served on boards for nearly 20 years, including state government and not-for-profit organisations. Her background includes chair and non-executive director roles as well as company secretary work.

She previously served as Chief Executive Officer of The CEO Institute in New South Wales and as CEO of a major Chamber of Commerce in Australia. Earlier in her career, she worked as a senior regional public relations manager at The Coca-Cola Company. Howie is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

The appointment comes as Azzet continues to build out its marketplace model, which spans investment opportunities and premium assets. The platform lists and publishes content across private equity, investment products, real estate, operating businesses and alternative assets. It also includes lifestyle categories such as yachts, luxury vehicles, private aircraft and curated travel experiences.

Azzet says the service attracts users from more than 160 countries. The company says the platform went live in 2024 and has drawn visitors to both marketplace listings and editorial content that sits outside a paywall.

Marketplace Model

The company describes itself as a network that links investors, executives, brokers, agents, dealers and other decision-makers. Members can create profiles and publish content as well as post listings to the marketplace. Azzet says profiles are verified and joining is free.

It also targets agents, brokers, dealers and private sellers seeking international visibility for assets and investment opportunities. Azzet says it is scaling its marketplace, user base and editorial team ahead of a global rollout.

Howie said she had worked with Azzet's leadership team prior to joining the board.

"Having worked closely with Azzet's experienced leadership team in recent years, I'm looking forward to contributing my executive and board experience at this important stage of the company's growth," said Yvonne Howie, Board Director, Azzet.

In the same statement, Howie set out her view of the market.

"There is a clear need for a central, trusted platform where investors across all asset classes can access opportunities and reliable information and Azzet is well positioned to become a market leader with its strong leadership, strategic positioning and disciplined approach to corporate governance," said Howie.

Governance Focus

Azzet's management framed the appointment as a signal of governance priorities as the business expands internationally and increases activity across multiple categories. Online marketplaces operating across asset types often face differing levels of scrutiny, documentation practices and buyer expectations, particularly where listings involve regulated products or high-value transactions.

The company's Managing Director of Investor Relations, Nicholas Lawson, described Howie's arrival as an endorsement of the business and its leadership.

"Yvonne's decision to join Azzet's board is a major endorsement of the vision and strength of our management team, and we're fortunate to have her wisdom and governance experience to help guide the company through its expansion phase," said Nicholas Lawson, Managing Director of Investor Relations, Azzet.

Howie is based in Sydney and travels frequently to New York for business and family, according to the company. Her appointment adds an Australian executive with experience in governance and leadership development to a board that now includes Stoever in a designated expansion committee role.

Azzet has not disclosed financial details, headcount, or a timetable for specific market launches. The company says it is continuing to scale its marketplace and editorial operation ahead of a broader global rollout.