100 and beyond | Grant Thornton

100

and
beyond

2024 Grant Thornton turns 100 years old.

1924 Our firm is founded.

1938 We’re a team of seven.

1947 Our first merger takes place.

1960 We’re named a “Big Eight” accounting firm.

1966 Our new merger program leads to record growth.

1973 Marilyn Nemec is the first woman promoted to partner.

1980 We form global
Grant Thornton international.

1986 Alexander Grant & Co. becomes
Grant Thornton.

2003 Our Mobius is born.

2007 We reach a revenue of $1 billion.

2023 We launch the
Grant Thornton Invitational.

100 years of going beyond

One hundred years — that’s a big deal. Less than 1% of companies achieve this milestone, making Grant Thornton part of an elite group.

How did we do it? By going beyond.

Since our first day, we’ve gone beyond expectations to make business more personal and build trust with our clients.

We go beyond for each other, too, collaborating on our work and maintaining a culture of quality and integrity in everything we do.

Over the past 100 years, we’ve seen a lot of change and made a lot of change. At every step, we’ve seized opportunities to do even more for all those we serve.

We have a truly incredible team, a bold vision and a culture that supports one another so we can stretch to new heights for our clients. That’s how we got to 100. And it’s how we’ll keep going beyond.

Seth Siegel,
CEO

100 years of supporting

our clients

In the past 100 years, our firm has evolved — but our commitment to going beyond expectations hasn’t changed. From developing our team of industry professionals to expanding our solution offerings to adapt to the needs of our clients, we bring more value and more confident futures to the organizations we serve.

A focus on client service from the start

Our first clients included Moore Brothers Company, Toplis and Harding, Inc. and Mid-Continent Laundries, and we specialized in jewelry store hold-ups and fire and theft losses.

“Alexander Grant was one of the most gifted people I have ever known.”

— A.T. Persson

client at Toplis and Harding, Inc

As we began to thrive, we became known for our client service. The dedication and commitment of our early colleagues to go beyond the expected helped us expand into new projects and industries.

“The people at Grant Thornton are easy to work with, knowledgeable and responsive… We feel that we always have the highest level of expertise, resources, training and thought leadership.”

— 15+ year Audit & Assurance and Tax Services client

“Our success is rooted in customer understanding and our ability to deliver custom solutions that meet their specific needs. Grant Thornton takes the same approach in serving us. They understand our business and customize their services to meet our needs.”

— Audit & Assurance and Advisory Services client in the Manufacturing industry

Today, we continue our commitment to serve our clients with trust and collaboration, offering tailored solutions across 15 industries.

“Our customers have a wide array of very specific needs and those needs must be met right away. That’s the service we seek to deliver and we want our providers to demonstrate that level of agility in serving us. Grant Thornton excels in that regard.”

— Audit & Assurance and Tax Services client in the Retail industry

“The partnership with Grant Thornton extends well beyond our annual projects. They take a unique position to understand our business and align their resources to advance our work.”

— Audit & Assurance and Tax Services client in the Not-for-Profit industry

100 years of empowering
our colleagues

In 1938, our firm was made up of a team of seven. Today, with over 9,000 colleagues in the U.S., we strive to challenge what’s expected for a career in professional services. With a welcoming, inclusive and opportunity-rich culture, we empower our teammates so they can thrive in work and in life.

Follow stories through the years

Our founder, Alexander Grant, defied expectations by branching off and starting his own firm.

Colleagues like Marilyn Nemec, the first woman named to partner, helped propel our people-focused culture forward.

We’ve come a long way since then — and there’s still more work to be done. Today, we’re taking actions to build a workplace where our colleagues can grow in careers they love while being celebrated for who they are.

Our Mir Khan finds purpose in championing our inclusive culture by raising awareness for topics surrounding religion and identity in the workplace.

Our Nora Richmond is supported in her professional development an as she balances her career with her pursuit of a PhD.

Our Dominique McCormick finds support in bringing their authentic self to work as a leader for our LGBTQ+ and allies BRG.

100 years of going beyond for our community

Our commitment to making business more personal goes beyond our work with clients. It’s the way we approach giving back to our community, too. Today, through efforts of our community impact and ESG programs, we defy what’s expected of business to make our communities – and the world – a better place for all of us.

A different approach to community impact

In 2019, we established our Purple Paladin program, where we invest in, recognize and celebrate early-stage nonprofit social entrepreneurs in their journey from startup to unstoppable.

Building a better future for our firm

By setting our ESG goals and DEI&B aspirations, we’re committed to not just doing good business – but going beyond it.

Our progress toward

environmental goals

To support our people, our community and our planet, we’re making progress on our commitments to take a different path from what’s expected of businesses. We’re constantly setting new goals for ourselves – and sharing our progress today and for the next 100 years.

Progress toward our absolute GHG emissions reduction goal by 2030

Progress toward our goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050

Our progress toward our DEI&B aspirations by FY25

58%

Progress to aspiration of new hires who are Black and African American, or Hispanic and Latinx (also opportunities for Pan-Asians, Native Americans, Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders)

86%

Progress to aspiration of National Leadership Team and market-focused leaders who are women, people of color, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, veterans or military spouses

100%

Progress to aspiration of partners, principals and managing directors who are women, people of color, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, veterans or military spouses