Grant Thornton Stax Announces Winter 2026 Promotions

Promoted to Consultant

Anthony Krcik

How has working at a firm like Grant Thornton Stax provided you with increased opportunities and access to the senior team? 

"Working at Grant Thornton Stax has allowed me to work in teams where more experienced seniors are deeply involved. As an associate consultant you have an opportunity to present your findings to MDs and partners almost daily."

Ryan Lalli

Mike Morrison

Abdullah Muhammad

What would you tell prospective candidates about why they should consider joining Grant Thornton Stax?

"I would tell prospective candidates to consider Grant Thornton Stax if they want to stay busy, be truly hands-on, and learn consulting from the ground up. You’re given real responsibility early on, with regular opportunities to work directly on complex analyses and primary research, and over time you develop into a strong, well-rounded consultant helping some of the world’s leading private equity firms make critical investment decisions."

John Panos

What would you tell prospective candidates about why they should consider joining Grant Thornton Stax?

"Grant Thornton Stax offers the ability to experience a variety of different end-markets during projects. It allows consultants over time to identify verticals in which they are most interested in. Additionally, we have a wonderful group of people here who help and lift each other up and good culture. All of these in tandem make for a very supportive work environment."

Promoted to Senior Consultant

Finn Green

Can you share your experience working across different industries and project types at Grant Thornton Stax?

"Working at Grant Thornton Stax has provided great opportunities to work across a broad range of industries and build a wider perspective on the US and global economy. The opportunity to build an understanding of these markets, from widely-used consumer products to complex industrial machinery and specialized software tools has been one of the best parts of working here."

Morgan Wight

Can you share your experience working across different industries and project types at Grant Thornton Stax?

"One of the most valuable aspects of my time at Grant Thornton Stax has been the breadth of industries and project types I’ve worked across, ranging from consumer to industrials and healthcare. Deep dives into highly niche areas have given me a stronger understanding of how different industries operate, broadened my perspective on the overall business landscape, and helped me clarify where my interests lie."

Promoted to Manager

Katie Lefebvre

In what ways has Grant Thornton Stax’s growth over the past few years allowed you to get involved in broader firm-building initiatives beyond day-to-day project work?

"One of the most fulfilling parts of my time at Grant Thornton Stax has been participating in the secondment program post-acquisition of Stax UK. I spent five months in the UK office working with European clients and collaborating with UK colleagues on integration and standardization efforts. I really enjoyed being involved in firm development beyond day-to-day project work."

Julia Lindsey

How has Grant Thornton Stax's growth over the past few years enabled you to contribute to various aspects of the company beyond your project work?

"Outside of my project work, I've had the opportunity to be involved in Grant Thornton Stax's Women's Group for nearly four years now. Watching how this group has grown (both in numbers and in the initiatives we support!) has been extremely rewarding. I'm proud of the community we've been able to create within the firm, and how all the women support and encourage one another's success."

Victoria Xu

What specific ways has Grant Thornton Stax supported your career development and opened opportunities that helped you achieve your current role?

"Grant Thornton Stax has supported my career development through a strong mentorships program that has provided guidance as I have progressed through various roles. I have also been able to get exposure to a wide range of projects, which has helped further build my skills and confidence in taking on increased responsibility."

Promoted to Director

Jordan Abrams

How has Grant Thornton Stax enabled you to have a meaningful impact—both on clients and within the firm—as you’ve advanced into a leadership role?

"The firm has always encouraged me to drive my own initiatives, take a leading role with clients, and build my own relationships in an industry where relationships are everything. The impact internally and externally continues to grow as I develop, and is well-supported by our team."

Alice Dillon

From your perspective, what differentiates Grant Thornton Stax as a place to build a long-term career, particularly for experienced professionals?

"What really sets Grant Thornton Stax apart is the combination of challenging work and a development-focused culture. In particular, the mentorship model creates an environment that both supports and recognizes individual growth, with a focus on helping mentees build expertise and scale impact from their first day at Grant Thornton Stax."

Yiwei Jiang

What would you tell prospective candidates about why they should consider joining Grant Thornton Stax?

"The work at Grant Thornton Stax is consistently interesting and intellectually engaging, with exposure to complex and high-impact projects. At the same time, the people are genuinely smart yet humble, which creates a collaborative and supportive environment. It’s a place where you can learn a lot, be challenged, and enjoy working with your colleagues."

Samuel McCabe

From your experience, what sets Grant Thornton Stax apart as a place where experienced professionals can continue to grow and build a long-term career?

"Grant Thornton Stax offers an exceptional environment for rapid professional growth, with meaningful responsibility from day one. Our small‑firm model creates direct visibility across all levels of the organization, enabling teams to build trust quickly and collaborate closely with senior leaders. This structure empowers people to take increasing levels of ownership as soon as they’re ready and accelerate their careers in a way that’s both challenging and deeply rewarding."

Samantha Pinkes

From your perspective, what differentiates Grant Thornton Stax as a place to build a long-term career, particularly for experienced professionals?

"Grant Thornton Stax stands out as a place to build a long-term career because it combines the scale and credibility of a global firm with a genuinely entrepreneurial, people-first culture. For experienced professionals, there is meaningful opportunity to shape client outcomes, influence strategy, and take ownership beyond a narrow role or title. The firm invests in continuous growth through challenging engagements, collaborative teams, and leadership that values perspective and experience. Most importantly, Grant Thornton Stax fosters trust, flexibility, and long-term relationships—creating an environment where professionals can grow their careers while staying true to how they want to work and lead."

Shannon Roseen

How has Grant Thornton Stax enabled you to have a meaningful impact—both on clients and within the firm—as you’ve advanced into a leadership role?

"Grant Thornton Stax’s culture of trust and opportunity has allowed me to take on increasing responsibility, expand my skill set, and deliver meaningful impact for clients. As I’ve advanced into leadership, that same trust has enabled me to shape how work gets done with a strong focus on integrity and accuracy, while mentoring junior team members into thoughtful professionals who will continue to drive the firm forward."

Harry Thomas

From your perspective, what differentiates Grant Thornton Stax as a place to build a long-term career, particularly for experienced professionals?

"Grant Thornton Stax uniquely encourages a high degree of involvement in insights development and narrative synthesis across levels, rather than just executing workstreams. It fosters a culture that pushes people to take ownership of their own development, carving out industry and subject-matter expertise that elevate the value we provide to clients. This creates the ideal environment for experienced professionals to learn alongside knowledgeable, motivated peers and fast-track their careers in a highly meritocratic culture."

Yevgeniy Volodin

What makes Grant Thornton Stax a strong environment for experienced professionals looking to build a long-term career?

"Grant Thornton Stax is an excellent place to build a long-term career, where you are trusted with meaningful responsibility and have opportunities to shape both teams and engagement outcomes. Regular access to senior leadership, challenging work, and a collaborative culture provide an environment that supports continued growth and a rewarding career trajectory."

Sonia Zeng

How has working at a boutique firm like Grant Thornton Stax provided you with increased opportunities and access to the senior team? 

"At Stax, the boutique environment offers me many opportunities to work closely with senior leaders on client engagements and internal initiatives. The culture strongly supports fresh perspectives and encourages new ideas from all levels. Having access to senior leaders who are generous with their guidance and mentorship has made the experience incredibly valuable for my growth."

Promoted to Managing Director

Anantha Natalegawa

What responsibility do Managing Directors have in building the next generation of leaders at Grant Thornton Stax, and how do you approach mentorship, sponsorship, and succession within the firm?

"It's a core, fundamental responsibility. Working with the next wave of our firm’s leaders—and contributing to their development—is a meaningful source of motivation. It’s especially rewarding to see them adopt a similar mindset: looking beyond project-by-project outcomes and investing in the long-term growth of their own team members."

Promoted to Senior Analyst (Colombo)

Vidhaan Chand

How has the culture at Stax influenced your experience and career development opportunities?

"The culture at Grant Thornton Stax has been a major driver of my growth and development. From the start, I’ve been trusted with meaningful responsibility and encouraged to take ownership of my work, while always having access to supportive mentors and collaborative teammates. There’s a strong emphasis on curiosity, continuous learning, and open feedback, which has helped me build confidence, expand my skill set, and take on increasingly complex challenges. That balance of high expectations and genuine support has played a key role in shaping both my experience and my career progression at Grant Thornton Stax."

Promoted to Lead (Colombo)

Harini Bandara

How has Stax helped your career development and progression? 

"I joined Grant Thornton Stax as an intern straight out of university in December 2021 with no prior industry experience. From day one, the firm provided a welcoming and supportive environment, with colleagues always willing to share their knowledge. Over time, the team trusted me with greater responsibility and ownership. The opportunities to learn, contribute, and develop new initiatives have been central to my career progression, and Grant Thornton Stax has truly been a place where I’ve been encouraged to grow."

Sahani Rambukpitiya

How has working at Stax impacted your professional development and interaction with senior leadership? 

"Working at Grant Thornton Stax has significantly accelerated my professional growth by giving me exposure to complex, high-impact work and the opportunity to take ownership early. I’ve benefited greatly from regular interaction with senior leadership, who are accessible, supportive, and open to ideas. These interactions have strengthened my confidence, and helped me develop a more strategic mindset when approaching problems and opportunities."

Promoted to Manager (Colombo)

Isuri Mendis

How has Stax's approach to training and development contributed to your current professional growth?

"Grant Thornton Stax’s approach to professional development has played a significant role in shaping my growth, both personally and professionally. I joined the firm in 2019 as a Senior Associate and, over the past six years, have grown into a Manager—reflecting a combination of structured development, expanding responsibilities across people management, operations, and strategic initiatives, and the opportunity to take on stretch roles that challenged me to think differently and grow with the business. Most importantly, Grant Thornton Stax’s leadership has consistently demonstrated trust in my capabilities and ideas, creating an environment of support, autonomy, and accountability that has empowered me to contribute meaningfully while developing as a leader."

Promoted to Delivery Manager (Colombo)

Heshan Perera

How has working with the global consulting team deepened your understanding of how your analyses impact the business?

"Joining Grant Thornton Stax has reshaped how I approach Data Science and AI. Working closely with the global consulting team has pushed me to look beyond technical solutions and focus on the underlying business problems. Seeing how data-driven insights translate into strategic decisions across diverse industries has transformed my work into impact-driven outcomes, supporting my growth both professionally and personally."

Promoted to Senior Delivery Manager (Colombo)

Ali Bawa

How has Stax's growth over the past few years enabled you to contribute to various aspects of the company beyond your project work? 

"Stax and now Grant Thornton Stax's growth over the past few years has created opportunities for me to contribute well beyond day-to-day project work. Having spent nearly 10 years at the firm and grown alongside it, I’ve been able to get involved in shaping internal best practices, supporting firm-building efforts, and helping influence how we work as a team. As the platform has expanded, I’ve also had more chances to share insights across our global offices and translate individual project learnings into repeatable value for the broader firm."

Devmin Jayawardena

How has your role on the Data Science team at Stax allowed you to apply your analytical skills and gain global exposure?

"My role on the Data Science team at Grant Thornton Stax has allowed me to apply rigorous analytical thinking to complex business problems, revolving around various investment theses. Success of it however has come across from my relentless efforts poured into the intersection of people, process, and technology amidst numerous moving parts. From collaborating with cross functional and international teams to building scalable, innovative AI-driven solutions, I’ve gained exposure that goes well beyond pure analytics and ventures deep into private equity."

Operations

Freddy Amara

Consultant Desktop Support Level 3

How has the firm supported your technical growth and career progression as you’ve advanced within the IT team?

"Grant Thornton Stax has supported my technical growth and career progression as I’ve advanced within the IT team every step of the way from when I started as Level 1 to my recent promotion to Level 3. I’ve learned new technical skills and been granted responsibility to support Consulting and Operations with their business needs. I have the support of my coworkers and managers to learn and grow and stay current with recent developments in the IT industry."

Stephanie Schaber

Head of People Operations & Delivery Optimization

What aspects of the firm’s culture or leadership approach have enabled you to expand your scope and take on greater strategic responsibility?

"Our firm’s supportive, growth‑minded leadership has played a pivotal role in helping me broaden my scope and embrace more strategic responsibilities. The collaborative dynamic here—across every function—has consistently encouraged me to stretch beyond my comfort zone and pursue new opportunities. Being in this kind of environment has fueled my passion for connecting our people with the business and has given me the space to make a meaningful impact."

Allie Tillson

Head of Business & Tech Operations