The 2026 Top Consultants: Tom Puthiyamadam

Tom Puthiyamadam serves as the managing partner of Advisory Services for Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and is a member of the firm's Executive Committee. In his role, Tom is responsible for effectively executing the firm's strategy within its Advisory service line and has direct oversight and responsibility for the service line's innovation, growth agenda, operations, financial performance and quality. With nearly 30 years of experience in professional services, Tom is a leader in transformational advisory services, possessing a passion for nurturing digital-first businesses and tapping into cutting-edge technologies to achieve unprecedented outcomes.

Based in New York, Tom previously held several leadership roles at PwC, most recently serving as the Transformation Consulting practice leader — specializing in digital-powered change. A sought-after expert in digital trends and transformation, Tom frequently contributes to publications such as Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Entrepreneur. He is also a respected speaker at prominent conferences such as Fast Company's Innovation Festival and with Grant Thornton's technology alliance partners. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Binghamton University.