Grant Thornton UK adds seasoned talent to its Strategic Leadership Team with the return of Abigail Fisher as CPO
Chief People Officer joins to strengthen the firm’s already best-in-class culture
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Abigail Fisher to the newly created role of Chief People Officer (CPO). Abigail will join the firm in late February.
This appointment comes at an exciting time for the firm, showcasing the strength of the Grant Thornton brand following external investment from international private equity firm Cinven and the desire of exceptional leaders to be a part of the firm’s growth journey.
Abigail brings 20 years of experience in strategic human resources and organisational transformation, gained both in the UK and across multiple diverse international markets. She joins from Eversheds Sutherland, where she spent the past 12 years in senior HR leadership roles, most recently as HR Director.
As part of Grant Thornton UK’s Strategic Leadership Team, Abigail will help shape a people experience that fuels the firm’s high-performance, future-focused culture – one built on clarity, curiosity and care – ensuring the firm remains a destination where talented people go to grow, thrive and realise their potential.
Having started her career in professional services at Grant Thornton in 2010, Abigail brings a distinct and unique perspective on what makes high-performing professional services partnerships thrive and how to create environments where people can excel.
A commercial thinker and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Abigail has experience in developing people strategies that have driven growth across her previous firms. She has also increased diverse representation across partnerships and leadership positions. Her appointment reinforces Grant Thornton’s long‑standing commitment to inclusion and ambition to create a firm where everyone has the opportunity to progress and succeed.
Grant Thornton’s Strategic Leadership Team acts as the firm’s day-to-day executive management body, guiding strategic direction and upholding the highest standards of quality. Reporting directly to the CEO, the rotating partner team is composed of seasoned professionals committed to driving the firm forward.
Abigail Fisher said:
"I’m thrilled to be returning to Grant Thornton, a firm that has always held a special place in my career. This is an exciting time of growth and transformation, and I look forward to working with our talented teams to create an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone can thrive."
Malcolm Gomersall, Chief Executive Officer at Grant Thornton UK, added:
"Abigail’s appointment marks an important step in our journey to strengthen our culture and further enhance our people experience. Her experience and passion for people will help us build on what makes Grant Thornton a great place to work while modernising our operations to meet our clients’ evolving needs."
As Grant Thornton continues to grow, the firm remains committed to building an inclusive culture where its people, clients and business can thrive. Abigail’s leadership will be pivotal in ensuring that, as the firm scales, it stays true to its values while embracing a high-performance approach and continues to create a culture where everyone can succeed.
The announcement comes as the firm continues to evolve its ambitious growth plans and make key strategic leadership appointments to support this growth, including the appointment of new CFO Chris Stefani and new members to its board; along with bold plans for the recruitment of 160 partners over the next two years.