Grant Thornton Names Elliot Findlay as COO

Elliot Findlay appointed COO of Grant Thornton as firm expands global platform and eyes accelerated growth.

Michael Webb | June 11, 2025

Elliot Findlay, Chief Operating Officer, Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton has named Elliot Findlay as its new chief operating officer (COO) and a member of its Executive Committee. The role was previously held by Jim Peko, who became the firm’s CEO earlier this year.

Findlay has been serving as Grant Thornton’s national managing principal of Transaction Advisory Services. He began his career in Scotland in 2000 as an associate with Grant Thornton UK, transferring to Grant Thornton in the U.S. in 2005. He has been instrumental in the success of the U.S. firm’s M&A practice — possessing extensive domestic and international transaction-related experience. This includes advising public and private companies on everything from mergers and acquisitions to recapitalizations, divestitures and capital raises. Additionally, he has served on Grant Thornton’s Partnership Board.

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