Press Release
Grant Thornton names Ruth Walsh as Partner and Head of Talent Solutions
08 Sep 2025
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK has announced the promotion of Ruth Walsh to Partner and Head of Talent Solutions, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to investing in senior talent to drive its ambitious growth strategy.
Based in London and originally from Argentina, Ruth leads Grant Thornton’s Talent Solutions team, part of the Consulting practice, helping organisations across all sectors to develop future-ready workforces. Her remit includes designing and delivering innovative skills and training programmes that equip teams with the expertise they need to thrive in a fast-changing business environment.
In her new role, Ruth will work closely with colleagues, academic partners, industry collaborators, and clients to harness the latest technology and insights, creating bespoke programmes that address evolving skills needs. With the apprenticeships and skills landscape shifting rapidly over the past 18 months, she will continue to champion creative, impactful solutions that deliver measurable results.
Ruth is also an executive coach, accredited with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), and will build on this expertise to expand Grant Thornton’s suite of talent programmes. Under her leadership, the Talent Solutions team will continue to cultivate long-standing partnerships with universities and training providers, enabling the delivery of innovative, participant-focused learning experiences. Ruth is also committed to maximising the value of Grant Thornton’s subject matter expertise to help organisations develop their people capabilities through relevant industry-specific training, ensuring programmes are not only future-focused but also deeply rooted in practical, high-impact learning.
Commenting on her promotion, Ruth Walsh said:
“It brings me a lot of pride to step into the role of Partner and Head of Talent Solutions at such an exciting time for Grant Thornton. Our work is all about empowering clients and their teams to develop the skills they need to succeed in the future. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the care and effort that goes into ensuring every participant is well looked after, and to watch them embrace the next stage of their career growth with pride and confidence.”
Will McWilliams, Head of Consulting at Grant Thornton UK, added:
“Ruth’s promotion to Partner is testament to her outstanding leadership and the tangible impact she’s had on our clients. Her vision and dedication to helping organisations develop future skills has been instrumental in driving innovative solutions that deliver real results. We’re excited to see her continue to shape our Talent Solutions offering on a national scale as she continues to inspire the next generation of leaders.”
