Bennett Thrasher Names Durran Dunn as Risk Advisory Partner

Durran Dunn, a recognized CPA and CIA with a diverse background in advisories and industry leadership roles, has been appointed partner of Bennett Thrasher's Risk Advisory Services effective January 22, 2024. Given Dunn's extensive consulting and accounting expertise, this significant appointment, closely aligned with Bennett Thrasher's growth objectives, will bolster the firm's risk advisory quality while simultaneously encouraging strategic evolution in the face of a rapidly changing business environment.

Bennett Thrasher, a nationally acclaimed full-service accounting and advisory firm based in Atlanta, has announced the appointment of Durran Dunn as a partner in its Risk Advisory Services practice, effective January 22, 2024. In this role, Dunn will lead the firm's Risk and Controls division, bringing decades of global consulting and accounting experience to the position.

Dunn is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), with a background in advising publicly traded and privately held companies across various industries, including manufacturing, technology, media, entertainment, and healthcare. His extensive experience encompasses both public accounting and industry leadership roles, providing him with a practical, solutions-oriented perspective on clients' challenges.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Dunn is recognized for his commitment to health and fitness. He is a USA Track & Field (USATF) Masters national and world champion, and has been honored as Athlete of the Year. Notably, he was part of the Atlanta Braves' "Beat the Freeze" promotion, showcasing his sprinting abilities on the warning track.

Dunn actively contributes to the advancement of the accounting profession through his service on the board of directors, as treasurer, and finance chair for NABA Inc. (formerly the National Association of Black Accountants). He also participates on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Board of Examiners (AICPA BoE), the Georgia Society of CPAs’ Accounting and Auditing Advisory Council, and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Jeff Call, Managing Partner and CEO at Bennett Thrasher, stated, "Today’s business environment is changing at lightning speed and Durran literally and figuratively brings speed and agility to our corporate clients. His blend of risk and control acumen, coupled with his hands-on experience as an operator, enables him to advise companies on moving forward, managing risk and growing in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. We’re confident that Durran’s forward-thinking approach will help us continue to evolve and position our clients for long-term success."

Dunn expressed his enthusiasm about joining the firm, stating, "Bennett Thrasher captivated me for three key reasons: the firm has a strong brand reputation in the marketplace, a genuine people-first culture that values high-quality client service, and a fiercely independent structure that is positioned for strategic growth. I look forward to partnering with our clients and empowering our teams to provide best-in-class client service and to drive Bennett Thrasher’s strategy forward."

This strategic addition underscores Bennett Thrasher's commitment to enhancing its risk advisory services and supporting the firm's growth objectives.

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Bennett Thrasher Appoints Durran Dunn as Risk Advisory Partner

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