The new appointment comes as Grant Thornton plans to merge its advisory and tax businesses. Credit: GamePixel/Shutterstock.

Grant Thornton has named Michael Kempe as the new chief information officer (CIO) to bolster its technology operations.

Kempe has over 20 years of experience in driving digital transformation and global business strategy.

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He is expected to play a ‘pivotal role’ in boosting the firm’s technology operations and strategy execution.

Before joining Grant Thornton, Kempe served in various senior technology leadership roles, including regional and international CIO positions at KPMG.

At KPMG, Kempe focused on driving revenue growth and improving operational efficiencies by implementing digital transformation initiatives, utilising Cloud and AI technologies.

Grant Thornton is the brand for two professional-services entities including Grant Thornton LLP, a certified public accounting (CPA) firm, and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC.

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Grant Thornton Advisors CEO Seth Siegel said: “At Grant Thornton, we are fully embracing the digital transformation that is critical to our profession’s future and our clients’ success.

“Mike’s proven track record and impressive credentials will ensure our technology infrastructure is secure, scalable and aligned with our business objectives, and he will help us to deliver even greater value and quality to our clients.”

Kempe’s role comes at time as Grant Thornton prepares to merge its advisory and tax businesses with those of Grant Thornton Ireland.

Kempe said: “Grant Thornton’s growth strategy and personalised client service are greatly appealing to me.

“I am excited to help propel the firm’s technological infrastructure forward and further enable the high-quality service Grant Thornton’s talented professionals deliver every day.”

With $2.4bn in revenues for the fiscal year that ended 31 July 2023, Grant Thornton has dozens of offices in the US.