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Business and financial adviser, Grant Thornton UK LLP, has announced the appointment of Jon Throup as the firm’s new Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) partner in the Midlands.
The appointment is said to “underline” the firm’s ambition to grow its 20-person TAS team across the Midlands and Central region. After joining earlier this month, Throup will be based at Grant Thornton’s new Birmingham office located at 103 Colmore Row.
It is reported that Throup has more than 20 years of experience in the Midlands market, joining Grant Thornton from his previous role as Transaction Services director at a large accountancy firm in Birmingham where he delivered “high-profile” due diligence projects across multiple sectors and industries.
This appointment follows a successful first half of the year for Grant Thornton’s Midlands TAS team as it reportedly advised on a number of notable transactions, including LDC’s recent investment in the innovative ed-tech firm Avantis, the sale of the Nuvias cybersecurity and networking business to PE-backed Infinigate Group AG, and acting as reporting accountant on Marshalls plc’s £535m acquisition of Marley Group.
Throup said: “Grant Thornton’s TAS team has proven itself time and time again to be a dynamic and innovative group that’s willing to go the extra mile for the region’s businesses. This is one of the many reasons why I’m delighted to now be playing a key role in the team, with a focus on supporting its growth and elevating it to the next level.”
Alex Hyde, partner and head of Grant Thornton TAS team in the Midlands and Central region, added: “Jon’s appointment indicates our commitment to further developing and growing what is already an award-winning team. Not only will Jon add further technical skills and expertise into the mix, but he will provide invaluable support in helping the team develop and grow moving forward.
“The supportive and people-centred culture we have at Grant Thornton is an important factor behind our success. Our agile working practices and fantastic new Birmingham office give us a great platform to deliver great client service in a flexible way which works for all our people.”
