Grant Thornton LLP admits 22 new partners and principals to the firm

CHICAGO, July 26, 2010 — Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the Global 6 accounting organizations, admitted 22 new partners and principals to the firm, effective August 1. These partners and principals are based throughout the firm’s offices across the country.

Partners and principals admitted to the firm are thought leaders upon whom the firm relies to provide personalized attention in serving clients. These professionals have demonstrated consistently their extraordinary ability to understand and meet the needs of client companies and industries. They have also demonstrated long-term leadership in the accounting profession and the community.

“Having outstanding partners and principals is an important differentiator for Grant Thornton in our ability to serve our clients with distinction,” noted Stephen Chipman, Grant Thornton CEO. “Each of these professionals has demonstrated their dedication to making a difference – to our clients, our profession, the communities in which we live and work, and to Grant Thornton. Their talent and commitment reflect personal responsibility, sacrifice, and accountability, and we celebrate their accomplishment and ongoing contributions to our firm.”

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