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Grant Thornton Names Elliot Findlay as COO Amid Global Expansion
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Grant Thornton has appointed Elliot Findlay, a veteran of the firm, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The move comes as part of the Chicago-based accounting firm's international expansion and ongoing business transformation, aimed at offering clients comprehensive cross-border advisory services.
Chicago-based IPA 100 firm Grant Thornton has appointed Elliot Findlay as its new chief operating officer (COO) and member of the executive committee. Findlay succeeds Jim Peko, who stepped into the role of CEO earlier this year.
Findlay brings over two decades of experience with Grant Thornton, having started in the UK in 2000 before joining the U.S. firm in 2005. Most recently, he served as national managing principal of transaction advisory services, where he helped lead the firm’s M&A practice and advised both public and private companies on transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, and capital raises. He has also served on the firm’s Partnership Board.
“Elliot’s deep expertise, global perspective, and unwavering leadership make him the ideal choice to be our chief operating officer,” said CEO Jim Peko. “His unique blend of skills will not only strengthen our platform but also reinforce our position as a world-class platform and the premier destination for both clients and top-tier professionals.”
Findlay takes on his new role during a period of significant growth and strategic evolution for the firm. In early 2024, Grant Thornton launched a multinational platform through a partnership with Grant Thornton Ireland, later expanding to include member firms in the UAE, Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands, and the Netherlands. This initiative, supported by New Mountain Capital, is designed to offer clients unified, cross-border advisory services across key global markets.
“I am honored to be named as Grant Thornton’s COO,” said Findlay. “With our continued expansion and the strength of our multinational platform, we are unlocking new opportunities to seamlessly serve clients with differentiated, high-quality services. I look forward to working alongside our many talented teams to fuel our momentum.”
Findlay’s appointment reinforces Grant Thornton’s commitment to growth, innovation, and client-centric service delivery, positioning the firm to capitalize on its recent international expansion and continued business transformation.
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