Grant Thornton congratulates new Partners and Principal from 1 July
Grant Thornton announces 10 new Partners and one new Principal from 1 July 2026 across the firm’s service lines nationally.
These internal promotions reflect the depth and diversity of talent across the business and supports the firm’s purpose as it continues to invest in shaping better futures for its people, clients and communities. This is a significant career milestone for each of these new leaders and creates exciting opportunities for its people to work alongside a broader range of leaders who support growth and learning.
Said Jahani, Grant Thornton CEO said, “I’m extremely pleased to extend a warm welcome to our newest Partner and Principal cohort. This group brings their individual strengths from a range of diverse backgrounds, and every one of these new leaders has shown a high-performance mindset combined with a passion for delivering quality client service. I was energised by their commitment to taking the next step in their career and am truly thrilled for them.”
“As part of our strategy to shape better futures, we believe in providing clear pathways for our people to senior roles within the firm. Each of these new leaders brings a diverse and unique perspective to the Partnership – as well as living our purpose and values – which in turn drives our success as a firm,” continued Jahani.
Including Grant Thornton’s group of Partners promoted internally on 1 July 2025 and from 1 January 2026, this brings the total to almost 30 new Partners promoted in a 12-month period from the firm’s existing talented ranks of Directors and Principals. Combined with more than 10 exceptional lateral hires who have joined over the same period, Grant Thornton has welcomed more than 40 new Partners in a short space of time reflecting its ambitious growth targets.
Congratulations to Grant Thornton’s newest Partners and Principal:
- Dharav Gandhi, Partner, Private Enterprise (Sydney)
- Hannah Hollingworth, Partner, Audit & Assurance (Melbourne)
- Jane Gregg, Partner, Audit & Assurance (Adelaide)
- Jethro Byrne, Partner, Tax (Melbourne)
- Mia Ni, Partner, Private Enterprise (Sydney)
- Noel Verma, Partner, Private Enterprise (Adelaide)
- Sara Chen, Partner, Private Enterprise (Melbourne)
- Shoko Arakawa, Partner, Japan Desk (National)
- Stacey Smith, Partner, Private Enterprise (Brisbane)
- Tianne Nagy-Jones, Partner, Financial Advisory (Melbourne)
- Louise Newman, Principal, Partner Tax (Brisbane)
Shoko Arakawa, Head of Japan Practice & Partner said, “I’m looking forward to bringing a combination of cultural fluency, commercial focus, and genuine care for people into the Partnership. Having spent my career bridging Japan and Australia, I bring an authentic understanding of how relationships are built and sustained across cultures. I enjoy connecting the right people and capabilities to deliver outcomes that genuinely matter to clients. I also bring energy in building something bigger than myself like developing future leaders, encouraging open feedback, and creating an environment where people feel supported to do their best work.”
Jethro Byrne, Corporate Tax Partner based in Melbourne said, “I aim to bring a perspective shaped by working within the ATO and advising a diverse range of clients in the private sector. This combination gives me a strong understanding of how tax rules are interpreted and practically applied. It allows me to anticipate issues early and provide pragmatic, commercially grounded guidance. As international tax becomes more complex, I bring the capability and energy to help clients navigate these challenges with clarity, confidence and solutions that support long term outcomes. I’m looking forward to joining the Partnership and continuing to learn and evolve with my fellow peers.”
Tianne Nagy-Jones, Financial Advisory Partner based in Melbourne said: “I am excited and honoured to be joining the Grant Thornton Partnership. My genuine passion for insolvency and restructuring is driven by a commitment to delivering practical, high-quality outcomes for clients navigating complex situations. I look forward to bringing a fresh dynamic to the restructuring partner group and building on my experience and relationships to strengthen referral networks and create new opportunities. I care deeply about being a visible role model for women and championing environments where support and flexibility enable successful and sustainable careers.”
Mia Ni, Private Enterprise Partner based in Sydney said, “I am passionate about collaboration, improving how things are done, and contributing to a high performing Partnership that delivers quality outcomes to our clients and builds trusted relationships over time. I am excited to bring a practical approach shaped by my extensive experience in outsourced CFO and tax advisory work with private enterprises and high-growth businesses. I focus on clear, commercial advice that helps clients make informed decisions. I also like to bring fresh energy to how we work, embracing digital tools and new ways of working to drive efficiency.”
Since 1 January 2026 Grant Thornton has welcomed the following new laterally hired Partners:
- Kevin Mar Fan, Partner, Risk Consulting (Brisbane)
- David Pitts, Partner, Sustainability Reporting Advisory (Brisbane)
- Alex Stepanyants, Partner, Risk Consulting (Sydney)
- Elna How, Partner, Sustainability Reporting Advisory (Brisbane)
These appointments, combined with the internal promotions, brings the total number of Partners in the firm to 199 as of 1 July 2026.
