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Grant Thornton elects new Partnership Board members

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Grant Thornton LLPs partners and principals have elected three new members to the firms Partnership Board.

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  • Grant Thornton LLPs partners and principals have elected three new members to the firms Partnership Board.
  • Grant Thorntons Partnership Board helps determine the firms direction and helps guide the governance of the partnership.
  • Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the worlds leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.
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Grant Thornton unites D.C. staff in first zero-waste office

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Monday, December 16, 2019

Grant Thornton LLP has consolidated its workforce in the Washington, D.C., area in the firms MetroDC office its first zero-waste office in the country.

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  • Grant Thornton LLP has consolidated its workforce in the Washington, D.C., area in the firms MetroDC office its first zero-waste office in the country.
  • With the relocation of staff from Alexandria, Va., to Arlington, Grant Thornton has officially closed its Alexandria office.
  • Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the worlds leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.
  • Grant Thornton refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL).

Andrée Bourgon joins Grant Thornton to lead Insurance Growth Strategy practice

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Andre Bourgon has joined Grant Thornton LLP as a managing director, overseeing the firms Growth Strategy practice for the Insurance sector.

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  • Andre Bourgon has joined Grant Thornton LLP as a managing director, overseeing the firms Growth Strategy practice for the Insurance sector.
  • Matt Tierney, global Insurance practice leader for Grant Thornton, said, Andre brings a wealth of experience from previous leadership roles, at both startups and large organizations uniquely positioning her to help advance strategy and transformation efforts for our clients and expand the capabilities of our Insurance practice.
  • Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the worlds leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.
  • Grant Thornton refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL).

Grant Thornton designates second Purple Paladin: Sneakers for Soldiers

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Grant Thornton LLP has named Sneakers for Soldiers as the second nonprofit in its Purple Paladin program a program Grant Thornton launched in October to provide up-and-coming nonprofits with funding, business advice and volunteer support.

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  • Grant Thornton LLP has named Sneakers for Soldiers as the second nonprofit in its Purple Paladin program a program Grant Thornton launched in October to provide up-and-coming nonprofits with funding, business advice and volunteer support.
  • Sneakers for Soldiers joins Chicago nonprofit Coming Up Rosies as a Grant Thornton Purple Paladin.
  • Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the worlds leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.
  • Grant Thornton refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL).

Statement Regarding Assistance to Massachusetts Joint Committee on Transportation

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Monday, November 25, 2019

Grant Thornton LLP issues the following statement regarding assistance to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Transportation:

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  • Grant Thornton LLP issues the following statement regarding assistance to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Transportation:
    When the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) retained Grant Thornton, we conducted a thorough and independent investigation into the RMVs role in last summers tragic vehicle accident in New Hampshire.
  • We understand and support the Joint Committees efforts to further investigate this matter in hopes that a terrible accident like this can be prevented in the future.
  • Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the worlds leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.
  • Grant Thornton refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL).

Vonage announces strategic alliance with Grant Thornton to accelerate the digital transformation of financial services organizations

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

HOLMDEL, N.J., Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage (NYSE:VG), a global business cloud communications leader, today announced a strategic alliance with Grant Thornton UK LLP to help accelerate the digital transformation of UK financial services organizations, as they seek to outcompete on customer experience.

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  • HOLMDEL, N.J., Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage (NYSE:VG), a global business cloud communications leader, today announced a strategic alliance with Grant Thornton UK LLP to help accelerate the digital transformation of UK financial services organizations, as they seek to outcompete on customer experience.
  • As part of this consulting alliance, Grant Thornton will help Vonage accelerate its UK business performance and market leadership, while Vonage will empower Grant Thornton to enable financial services organizations to drive a stronger customer experience and command greater customer loyalty by leveraging digital communications solutions.
  • Together with Vonage, we are well placed to initiate large-scale technology and digital transformations to help financial organizations compete and thrive in a rapidly evolving market."
  • Vonage's strategic alliance with Grant Thornton allows UK financial services brands to exploit digital communications to get closer to their customers and build meaningful, memorable relationships.

Grant Thornton teams with Gens & Associates to advance life sciences regulatory innovation and compliance

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Grant Thornton LLP and Gens & Associates are working closely to advance regulatory compliance, innovation and transformation initiatives for life sciences organizations.

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  • Grant Thornton LLP and Gens & Associates are working closely to advance regulatory compliance, innovation and transformation initiatives for life sciences organizations.
  • Gens & Associates provides those RIM insights and Grant Thornton brings industry and regulatory management consulting experience.
  • Grant Thornton brings to Gens & Associates new prospective survey participants and the experience and capabilities to help organizations meet their regulatory compliance, innovation and transformation goals.
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Grant Thornton names Bradley J. Preber as CEO

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

The Partnership Board at Grant Thornton LLP announced that Bradley J. Preber will serve as the firms CEO.

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  • The Partnership Board at Grant Thornton LLP announced that Bradley J. Preber will serve as the firms CEO.
  • Brad is a decisive leader who believes in delivering exceptional value to clients, said Jim Wittmer, chairman of the Partnership Board at Grant Thornton.
  • Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the worlds leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.
  • Grant Thornton refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL).

Grant Thornton launches Purple Paladins

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Monday, October 14, 2019

We started Purple Paladins to help real people who take on real issues, said Brad Preber, interim CEO of Grant Thornton.

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  • We started Purple Paladins to help real people who take on real issues, said Brad Preber, interim CEO of Grant Thornton.
  • Grant Thornton is currently identifying additional nonprofits for support through its Purple Paladins program.
  • Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the worlds leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.
  • Grant Thornton refers to Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL).

Working Mother names Grant Thornton one of its “Best Companies for Dads”

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Grant Thornton LLP is one of Working Mother magazines Best Companies for Dads , a list celebrating 50 organizations that lead in areas of paternity and gender-neutral parental leave, flexible schedules, phase-back programs for dads and more.

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  • Grant Thornton LLP is one of Working Mother magazines Best Companies for Dads , a list celebrating 50 organizations that lead in areas of paternity and gender-neutral parental leave, flexible schedules, phase-back programs for dads and more.
  • Were honored to be recognized by Working Mother for the benefits and employment arrangements and opportunities we provide to working moms and dads alike.
  • To determine this list, the Working Mother Research Institute examined answers to questions related to dads submitted to the application for Working Mothers annual 100 Best Companies.
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