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Grant Thornton UK Appoints Amanda Askham as New Partner

Grant Thornton UK has appointed Amanda Askham as a new partner in its public sector consulting practice. Askham, who has nearly 30 years of experience, will focus on local government transformation and organizational design. The company has made 44 promotions and hired 54 external employees this year, including seven partners and eight directors. This appointment is part of Grant Thornton's goal to recruit 160 new partners by the end of 2027, which is significant for improving their consulting services to councils under financial pressure.