CHICAGO — Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, today announced that Marc Chase has joined the firm as its Private Equity practice leader.
In this role, he will oversee the growth, strategy and operations of the firm’s Private Equity industry practice, guiding its efforts to deliver tailored solutions across a range of high-quality service offerings.
“Grant Thornton is rapidly becoming the platform of choice for private equity firms and top-tier talent alike — driven by our relentless focus on quality, culture and delivering distinctive value to clients,” said Elliot Findlay, chief operating officer of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. “Marc brings a rare combination of strategic insight, operational expertise, and deep industry relationships. His leadership will be instrumental in helping our private equity clients navigate complexity, unlock growth and achieve lasting success.”
Based in New York, Chase brings to Grant Thornton more than 25 years of experience in the private equity space, working with venture capital funds, professional service firms, real estate private equity firms and private companies. Prior to joining Grant Thornton, Chase led the national private equity practice at RSM and created and executed the inaugural private equity strategy for Baker Tilly. Additionally, Chase’s involvement with private equity firms includes his previous role serving as managing partner at Sterling Bridge Investment Partners and his tenure as a board member at Claymore Capital Partners.
“Grant Thornton’s well-established Private Equity practice is built on a foundation of dynamic talent and a track record of delivering high-quality results,” said Chase. “We’re uniquely positioned to help clients drive growth, enhance performance and seize opportunity in today’s evolving business landscape.”
Chase holds a master’s degree from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas and a bachelor’s degree from St. John Fisher University.
To learn more about Grant Thornton’s private equity offerings, visit: www.grantthornton.com/industries/private-equity.
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