Chen Liu, Partner, Grant Thornton Stax.
Former EY-Parthenon consultant joins the firm’s Chicago office to advise private equity clients on commercial due diligence and growth strategy.
Grant Thornton Stax, the strategy consulting arm of Grant Thornton Advisors, has named Chen Liu a Partner in its Chicago office. The appointment is aimed at strengthening the firm’s advisory services for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, particularly within the technology and education sectors.
Liu brings over a decade of consulting experience, focusing on both buy- and sell-side commercial due diligence, corporate strategy and growth initiatives. In his previous role at EY-Parthenon’s private equity practice, he concentrated on technology and B2B services businesses. According to Grant Thornton Stax, Liu has led more than 100 projects in the technology space, with specific experience in EdTech, enterprise software, GovTech, and various administrative platforms like ERP, HCM and CRM solutions.
"His decade-plus experience advising investors and management teams on scaling B2B services and software companies adds tremendous depth to our practice," said Paul Edwards, Global Practice Lead at Grant Thornton Stax.
The move signals a continued effort by the firm to build specialized expertise in high-growth, tech-driven markets. Tom Puthiyamadam, national managing partner of Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Advisors, noted that adding subject matter experts is part of a strategy to "sharpen our edge in delivering specialized, tech-driven solutions."
In a statement, Liu pointed to the firm’s culture as a key factor in his decision to join. "What excites me most about joining Grant Thornton Stax is the firm’s entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative culture,” Liu said. “I look forward to helping Grant Thornton Stax further expand its sector expertise and deliver even greater value to clients through sharper insights, AI-driven analysis, and strategic guidance.”
SOURCE: Grant Thornton Stax
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