Grant Thornton UK has appointed Frederik Vinten as chief commercial officer to steer the company’s growth agenda and client-facing activity.

Vinten joins the Strategic Leadership Team and will take charge of developing and executing the company’s commercial strategy.

He will coordinate go-to-market efforts and work to enhance client engagement across Grant Thornton UK’s range of services.

Grant Thornton UK CEO Malcolm Gomersall said: “Frederik’s commercial acumen and global experience will be instrumental in our next phase of growth.

“His ability to transform strategy at pace will be a major catalyst as we accelerate our momentum and strengthen the impact we deliver for clients across the firm.”

Vinten has more than 20 years of senior experience across global consulting, financial services, strategy and large-scale business transformation.

Most recently, Vinten served as EMEA chief operating officer at FTI Consulting. Before that, he held multiple senior posts and worked as a partner at Spencer Stuart, an executive board member at Danske Bank and as Maersk Line Strategy and M&A [mergers and acquisitions] head.

Vinten said: “Grant Thornton truly stands out as the most dynamic and forward-thinking firm in professional services.

“The exceptional quality of its work, distinctive culture and ambitious plans to redefine the modern profession make this an incredibly exciting journey to be part of.”

The move follows recent changes within Grant Thornton’s Strategic Leadership Team.

Darren Bear, who announced his decision to leave in November, is due to step down formally at the end of the first quarter.

Recently, Grant Thornton UK appointed David Pike as an equity partner to head its London Turnaround and Restructuring division.