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Grant Thornton Appoints Michael Kempe as New CIO
Slice of Finance Team
11 Nov
Key Highlights:
Michael Kempe appointed as new Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Grant Thornton.
Kempe brings 20+ years of digital transformation experience to the role.
He will enhance technology operations and strategic execution for Grant Thornton.
Appointment aligns with Grant Thornton's U.S.-Ireland global partnership and 100th anniversary.
Kempe previously served in senior tech leadership roles at KPMG LLP.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“At Grant Thornton, we are fully embracing the digital transformation that is critical to our profession’s future and our clients’ success. I couldn’t think of a more opportune time for Mike to join our firm.”
“Grant Thornton’s growth strategy and personalized client service are greatly appealing to me.”
Our Take:
The appointment of Michael Kempe as Grant Thornton’s CIO reflects the firm’s commitment to advancing its technology framework to support digital transformation, a critical step in today’s highly competitive professional services landscape. Kempe’s experience in deploying Cloud and AI solutions to drive revenue and operational efficiency is expected to strengthen Grant Thornton’s infrastructure as it combines advisory and tax services with Grant Thornton Ireland. This strategic leadership move also aligns with the firm’s recent U.S.-Ireland partnership, underscoring a new phase of global collaboration and technological investment as it celebrates a century in the U.S. market.