Stephen Tennant: Ireland has weathered recent challenges well [Video]

Interview with Stephen Tennant, CEO, Grant Thornton Ireland

What service areas are most in demand?

In 2023, Grant Thornton Ireland reached a record turnover of c.€300m with increased demand across all areas of the firm.  We have invested heavily in line with changing market trends and client demands in areas such as digital transformation and sustainability.

As Grant Thornton Ireland’s new CEO, what are the main operational issues and challenges you face?

Operational challenges are unavoidable, especially in a firm of our size, but we pride ourselves on turning challenges into opportunities. We aim to continue growing sustainably, so we’ve introduced new policies and initiatives to support that.

Examples include eliminating all single-use plastics, changing our travel policies and creating a supportive environment through ED&I initiatives. We’ve also embraced the hybrid working model but are also taking action to create an environment where our people want to spend time in the office, irrespective of our policy.

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