Grant Thornton UK LLP announces the appointment of two Partners to its Audit practice. The promotion of Sreekanth Gaddamanugu and Dylan Rees to the partnership marks the firm’s ongoing investment in senior talent, as well as its commitment to providing the highest quality service to clients, and to its ambitious growth strategy.
Based in Birmingham, Sreekanth Gaddamanugu specialises in mid-market audit and will lead and grow the Birmingham Private Audit business, focusing on building a private capital audit team. He has experience working with both large listed companies as well as growing mid-market businesses in both the UK and globally, with specific experience in India. He has an in-depth understanding of a range of sectors, with a particular focus on the automotive and manufacturing industries.
Sreekanth says: “I’m looking forward to working with clients to discuss their growth ambitions, highlighting how high-quality can play a part in achieving them, providing them with valuable insights to help them achieve their overarching goals. A large part of my role will also be to drive further growth of our audit portfolio across our chosen markets, providing our talented team with opportunities for professional development. A core focus for me will be to continue fostering an inclusive environment for our team to grow, focusing on Grant Thornton’s culture of personal relationships and commitment to quality.”
Also promoted to Partner, Dylan Rees leads audit engagements for a large variety of clients across Wales and the South West. Based in Cardiff, he works with a diverse range of clients within the mid-market, with a focus on private equity backed businesses.
Dylan says: “I’m excited to be taking the next step in my career as Partner at Grant Thornton, a firm that has the interests of its clients and people at the heart of its culture. Having been part of the firm’s journey over the last 10 years, I’m looking forward to playing an important part in the next chapter, working closely alongside the rest of the team in continuing to provide high quality service to our clients and delivering on our growth ambitions.”
Wendy Rusell, Partner and Head of Audit at Grant Thornton UK LLP, said:
“I am absolutely delighted to welcome both Sree and Dylan to our Audit Partner team. Both have shown a real commitment to high quality and client service at a time when we are really focussed on growth and so I have every confidence that they will make a fantastic contribution as Partners in their local markets. Both also live and breathe the firm's values, are inclusive and well respected by their teams. In that respect I know they will be great leaders of our audit practice going forward.”
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Grant Thornton invests in senior talent with two Audit Partner promotions
28 Apr 2025
Grant Thornton UK LLP announces the appointment of two Partners to its Audit practice. The promotion of Sreekanth Gaddamanugu and Dylan Rees to the partnership marks the firm’s ongoing investment in senior talent, as well as its commitment to providing the highest quality service to clients, and to its ambitious growth strategy.
Based in Birmingham, Sreekanth Gaddamanugu specialises in mid-market audit and will lead and grow the Birmingham Private Audit business, focusing on building a private capital audit team. He has experience working with both large listed companies as well as growing mid-market businesses in both the UK and globally, with specific experience in India. He has an in-depth understanding of a range of sectors, with a particular focus on the automotive and manufacturing industries.
Sreekanth says: “I’m looking forward to working with clients to discuss their growth ambitions, highlighting how high-quality can play a part in achieving them, providing them with valuable insights to help them achieve their overarching goals. A large part of my role will also be to drive further growth of our audit portfolio across our chosen markets, providing our talented team with opportunities for professional development. A core focus for me will be to continue fostering an inclusive environment for our team to grow, focusing on Grant Thornton’s culture of personal relationships and commitment to quality.”
Also promoted to Partner, Dylan Rees leads audit engagements for a large variety of clients across Wales and the South West. Based in Cardiff, he works with a diverse range of clients within the mid-market, with a focus on private equity backed businesses.
Dylan says: “I’m excited to be taking the next step in my career as Partner at Grant Thornton, a firm that has the interests of its clients and people at the heart of its culture. Having been part of the firm’s journey over the last 10 years, I’m looking forward to playing an important part in the next chapter, working closely alongside the rest of the team in continuing to provide high quality service to our clients and delivering on our growth ambitions.”
Wendy Rusell, Partner and Head of Audit at Grant Thornton UK LLP, said:
“I am absolutely delighted to welcome both Sree and Dylan to our Audit Partner team. Both have shown a real commitment to high quality and client service at a time when we are really focussed on growth and so I have every confidence that they will make a fantastic contribution as Partners in their local markets. Both also live and breathe the firm's values, are inclusive and well respected by their teams. In that respect I know they will be great leaders of our audit practice going forward.”