Grant Thornton adds David Weir to Public Sector Healthcare practice

ALEXANDRIA — David B. Weir, Jr. has joined Grant Thornton LLP’s Public Sector Healthcare practice as a managing director. In this role, he is responsible for supporting Grant Thornton clients at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and across the public sector healthcare space. 

Weir has more than 25 years of consulting experience serving commercial, public sector and nonprofit clients. He brings a depth of capability and experience in strategy, transformation, automation and innovation services with a focus on enabling client missions and enhancing employee experience. 

“David’s notable experience and accomplishments in growing business lines, building client relationships and negotiating and managing federal contracts is a strong addition to our public-sector healthcare capabilities,” said Sharif Ambrose, managing principal, Public Sector Healthcare for Grant Thornton. “His innovative mindset and leadership has helped federal agencies and other organizations improve efficiency, execute strategic change management and bolster human capital management, and we’re excited he’ll be part of our future growth at Grant Thornton.”  

Most recently, he was a managing director at Deloitte Consulting LLP, where he held multiple leadership roles across various sectors, including federal healthcare and defense. He also served as a managing director at BearingPoint, Inc. and held consulting roles with KPMG LLP and The Hackett Group earlier in his career.

Weir received a bachelor’s degree in history and classics from Wabash College and a master’s degree in business administration from Cleveland State University. 

About Grant Thornton’s Public Sector practice 

Grant Thornton’s Public Sector practice helps executives and managers at all levels of government maximize their performance and efficiency in the face of limited resources and increased demand for services. It gives clients creative, cost-effective solutions that enhance their acquisition, financial, human capital, information technology, data analytics, and performance management. Grant Thornton’s commitment to public sector success is burnished by a widely recognized body of thought leadership analyzing and recommending solutions to government’s greatest challenges. Based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and with a presence in more than 35 cities around the country, Grant Thornton’s Public Sector practice serves federal, state and local governments. 

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