ASB Group is proud to inform that Klára Cowan, our Group Payroll Director, has been nominated for the 2026 Global Payroll Titan Award, an international recognition programme, presented by PayrollOrg as part of Global Payroll Week.
The Global Payroll Titan Award highlights payroll professionals who demonstrate strong commitment to the global payroll industry, embrace innovative thinking in multi-country payroll operations, and deliver measurable, positive impact for their organisations.
Klára Cowan leads group-level payroll initiatives at ASB Group, prioritizing reliable delivery and ongoing improvement, especially in multi-country and multi-entity environments. Her nomination highlights not only her individual contributions but also the greater need for strong governance, consistent processes, and careful management of payroll data. These elements form the foundation of ASB Group’s payroll outsourcing services, which help organizations maintain consistent payroll operations while ensuring secure control over sensitive information amid changing regulatory conditions and recurring cycles.
Commenting on the nomination, Klára stated: Being nominated is an honour, but what resonates with me most is what this recognition can spotlight. Payroll is often seen as a background function, yet I see it as a powerful, data-rich space that connects far beyond payslips. It sits at the intersection of people, policy, and strategy - from enabling Gender Pay Gap and Pay Transparency readiness, to shaping conversations around global mobility, personal taxation and even immigration. For me, payroll is not just about precision and reliability, though those are critical. It’s about exploring where payroll can actively contribute, where it can inform better decisions, and where it can partner with other service lines to create real value. Recognition like this is an opportunity to shift the perspective. To highlight the depth, relevance and potential of payroll, as well as the professionals, who are driving it forward every day.
Support Klára in the People’s Choice voting: The People’s Choice voting is open from 1 to 16 April 2026, and you can vote daily. To cast your vote, visit the official Global Payroll Titan page and select “Klára Cowan” from the nominee list: https://payroll.org/global-payroll-week-2026/global-payroll-titan
Congratulations to Klára Cowan on this well-deserved nomination!
