Former Dallas executive named Grant Thornton CEO - Dallas Business Journal:

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Chipman, who has been with Grant Thornto n for28 years, is replacing Edwarfd Nusbaum, who has been chosen to take over the role of CEO at Grantg Thornton's parent company, Grant Thornton International Ltd. Chipman will officiallhy assume his new dutieson Jan. 1, when Nusbaum stepsa into his new role. Chicago-based Grant Thorntoj has 51 offices nationwidedand 6,000 employees. Chipman has already held executive positions withinthe company, previously serving as the U.S. Central Region managing partner from 2003to 2006. Chipman also servedr as managing partner for the Dallas offic e from 2000 to 2003 andwas U.S.
managinyg partner of global services and worldwide director of International Business Centeres from 1998to 2000. “I look forwared to leading GrantThorntonm LLP,” said Chipman. “I will dedicate myselfd to taking action on a numbedof fronts, including continuin Grant Thornton’s tradition of providing strong leadershi to the accounting profession and speakingt out on issues of importance. I will also continus our focus on providing the Grant Thornton Experience for our peopleand clients, and expanding our global servicde capabilities and corporate social responsibility agenda.
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