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Connor Novy

Chief of Staff & Head of Sales Operations
Boston

Connor Novy

Chief of Staff & Head of Sales Operations | Boston

About

As Chief of Staff and Head of Sales Operations at Grant Thornton Stax, Connor Novy bridges high-level vision with tactical execution, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to enhance business performance. With a strong background in strategy execution, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making, Connor specializes in leading strategic initiatives that drive efficiency and sustainable growth. Passionate about fostering collaboration and business transformation, she leverages quantitative and qualitative insights to optimize sales processes and support Grant Thornton | Stax’s continued innovation. 

 

Prior to her current role, Connor served as Director of Strategy & Operations at SmarterTravel, where she guided strategic decision-making and product planning and managed high-priority initiatives. She also spent several years at Grant Thornton Stax in consulting roles, working with private equity clients to deliver data-driven insights and strategic recommendations across the investment lifecycle.


Connor earned her bachelors in Economics and masters in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University. 

Extracurricular

When she isn’t in the office, Connor finds much of her entertainment from stories – mainly through reading books and cinema. And if there’s a group ready for a game of bridge, she’s always happy to join in!

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Connor Novy

Chief of Staff & Head of Sales Operations

Boston

Associate Director | London

About

As Chief of Staff and Head of Sales Operations at Grant Thornton | Stax, Connor Novy bridges high-level vision with tactical execution, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to enhance business performance. With a strong background in strategy execution, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making, Connor specializes in leading strategic initiatives that drive efficiency and sustainable growth. Passionate about fostering collaboration and business transformation, she leverages quantitative and qualitative insights to optimize sales processes and support Grant Thornton | Stax’s continued innovation. 

 

Prior to her current role, Connor served as Director of Strategy & Operations at SmarterTravel, where she guided strategic decision-making and product planning and managed high-priority initiatives. She also spent several years at Grant Thornton Stax in consulting roles, working with private equity clients to deliver data-driven insights and strategic recommendations across the investment lifecycle.


Connor earned her bachelors in Economics and masters in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University. 

Extracurricular

When she isn’t in the office, Connor finds much of her entertainment from stories – mainly through reading books and cinema. And if there’s a group ready for a game of bridge, she’s always happy to join in!

The Final 12 Months Before Exit: Building the Next Buyer’s Investment Case
By Paul Edwards June 11, 2026
Global Practice Leader Paul Edwards highlights the value of the final year before a sale and how investors can utilize this time to generate better outcomes. Read more.
The US Early Childhood Education Market: Growth Requires a Focused Expansion Playbook
By Miriam El-Baz & Alex Erines June 11, 2026
The US ECE market remains an attractive growth arena for operators, product and service providers, and investors. Read what insights Miriam El-Baz and Alex Erines have to share.
How Leading Events Organisers Ambitions Are Evolving Intelligence: Key Takeaways from Monetising B2B
By Florent Jarry & Bharath Venkatesh June 5, 2026
Florent Jarry and Bharath Venkatesh attended Monetising B2B a conference hosted in London in May 2026. Read their full report on their learnings here.
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