Elliot Findlay

Executive summary

Elliot Findlay is Grant Thornton's chief operating officer (COO) and a member of its Executive Committee. He helps drive the firm's overall strategy and business trajectory, prioritizing organic and inorganic growth, while supporting operations across Grant Thornton's multinational platform.

Prior to becoming COO, Findlay served 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 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 serves on Grant Thornton’s Partnership Board.

Having spent his entire career with Grant Thornton, Findlay has garnered expertise and leadership skills that are grounded in Grant Thornton’s values. He deeply understands the business, its clients and its people.

Education

• Elliot holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland.
• He has also participated in executive programs at the Harvard Business School and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
• Elliot is a Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. (Not practicing).