Grant Thornton Advisors, a US-based end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services provider, has appointed Elliot Findlay as its new chief operating officer (COO).

Findlay will also join the company’s executive committee.

As COO, he replaces Jim Peko, who took over as CEO earlier in 2025.

Peko said: “Elliot’s deep expertise, global perspective, and unwavering leadership make him the ideal choice to be our chief operating officer.

“His unique blend of skills will not only strengthen our platform but also reinforce our position as a world-class platform and the premier destination for both clients and top-tier professionals.”

Findlay has held the position of national managing principal of Transaction Advisory Services at Grant Thornton.

He commenced his career in Scotland in 2000 with Grant Thornton UK before relocating to the US division in 2005.

During his time with the firm, Findlay has been pivotal in the growth of its mergers and acquisitions practice, the company said in a statement.

His background includes advising both public and private entities on a range of transaction-related issues, such as mergers, recapitalisations, and capital raising.

In addition to his operational responsibilities, Findlay has also been a member of Grant Thornton’s Partnership Board.

Findlay’s new role arrives at a period of significant expansion for Grant Thornton.

Earlier this year, the firm launched a multinational platform that encompasses Grant Thornton Ireland and has since broadened to include firms in the United Arab Emirates, Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands, and the Netherlands.

This growth enables clients across three continents to benefit from integrated cross-border services.

The platform is backed by an investment group led by New Mountain Capital.

Findlay said: “I am honoured to be named as Grant Thornton’s COO. With our continued expansion and the strength of our multinational platform, we are unlocking new opportunities to seamlessly serve clients with differentiated, high-quality services.”