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Avalara Appoints Hugo Sarrazin As Chief Executive Officer
PRIVATEMay 28, 2026•20 days ago
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Avalara
Hugo Sarrazin
DurhamSoftwareCommunity And Lifestyleinformation technology & services
Description
Avalara has announced the appointment of Hugo Sarrazin as its new CEO, taking over from co-founder Scott McFarlane, who will transition to an advisory role. Sarrazin brings extensive experience from Udemy and UKG, focusing on innovation and customer engagement.
Company Information
Company
Avalara
Location
512 N Mangum St
Durham, North Carolina, United States
About
Avalara is the agentic tax and compliance leader. For more than two decades, Avalara has developed one of the most expansive libraries of tax content and integrations in the industry, supporting over 43,000 businesses and government entities across more than 75 countries. The company's purpose-built AI agents automate end-to-end compliance processes with greater precision, from tax calculations and return filings to exemption certificate management and beyond.
DurhamSoftwareCommunity And Lifestyleinformation technology & services