Last week, Grant Thornton UK LLP published its Strategic Review. The review is based on an ‘outside in’ analysis of its market place and operations, and aligned with the ‘Growing Together 2020’ strategy of the global organisation. The review sets out how, with a clear purpose focused on longer term value creation and broader societal impact along with progressive strategies on how the firm grows relationships with its markets, clients and people, the firm will become the go-to firm for growth for dynamic organisations.
Grant Thornton has its East Midlands regional office in Leicester.
Sacha Romanovitch, CEO of Grant Thornton UK, commented “We see a clear place for Grant Thornton UK LLP in meeting the challenges of an increasingly complex and interconnected world and playing our part in society fully. Rather than sit back, we’re choosing to set our reputation alongside a bold purpose – by unlocking the potential for growth in our people, clients and our communities we can help shape a vibrant economy where businesses and people can flourish.”
The firm has embedded its purpose through three areas where Grant Thornton believes it can make the most impact in shaping a vibrant economy, and has the track record, skills and connectivity to achieve success:
· Building trust and integrity in markets
· Unlocking sustainable growth for dynamic businesses
· Creating environments in which business and people flourish
Sacha noted: “We know we can make an impact through who we work with, the work we do for them, what we speak out on and how we are as a progressive, dynamic growing business ourselves. We are choosing to build our firm around this purpose, centred on the needs of our clients, because supporting their work is our work.”
Building on existing strengths, the firm will invest further in governance and wider assurance, growth services to dynamic organisations and support for transformation of the delivery of public services.
Chris Frostwick, partner and practice leader for Grant Thornton’s Leicester office added: “The review addresses how and what the firm is doing to respond to the changing environment and increasingly complex business world, something that is particularly relevant for the team in Leicester and the dynamic, ambitious, thriving businesses we work with.
“Historically, accountants are seen as purveyors of process, but, in every way, the review shows that Grant Thornton is committed to growing in a way that responds to the changing world and reinforces that the firm is about so much more than this. Progressive and successful organisations have to engage with their environment and the businesses it works with, and the review demonstrates that Grant Thornton is making great proactive strides to achieve this. Building on existing strengths, the firm will invest further in governance and wider assurance, growth services to dynamic organisations,” he adds.
