Grant Thornton International launches new brand identity

19 February 2008

Grant Thornton South Africa unveils its new brand identity today, 19 February 2008. Grant Thornton member firms in over 80 countries will adopt this new global identity and logo, making them instantly recognisable as part of the Grant Thornton International organisation.

Leonard Brehm, National Chairman of Grant Thornton South Africa explains, “I am excited that we are one of over 80 member firms to adopt the new global brand identity and logo today. Our clients receive a distinctive service from Grant Thornton South Africa and expect the same level of quality when they use Grant Thornton member firms worldwide. Our new brand demonstrates our membership of a leading global organisation which gives our clients access to the knowledge and expertise of over 2,200 partners from member firms worldwide.”

Grant Thornton International Ltd is one of the world’s leading organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms providing assurance, tax and specialist advisory services to privately held businesses and public interest entities.

The firm strives to be a bold and positive leader in its chosen markets and within the global accounting profession. David McDonnell, Chief executive officer of Grant Thornton International, states, “The global accounting profession needs leaders who are prepared to speak out on issues that matter to business and to the wider public. Our new brand is another step in differentiating Grant Thornton in the marketplace.”

About Grant Thornton South Africa
Grant Thornton has been operating in South Africa since 1920 and is a member firm of Grant Thornton International. The firm offers a range of specialist advisory services together with its traditional audit, accounting and tax services. The firm has offices in the large commercial centres and a national staff compliment of over 700.

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Notes to editors:
Members of Grant Thornton’s National Marketing team will be visiting the media during March and April to further discuss our new brand and supporting strategy.

Further enquiries, please contact:
Pamela Grayman - National Marketing Principal, Grant Thornton:
T +27 (0)11 322 4586

Nico Olwagen - Senior Marketing & PR Executive,  Grant Thornton:
T +27 (0)11 322 4593

About Grant Thornton International Ltd*
Grant Thornton International is one of the world's leading organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms. The strength of each local firm is reflected in the quality of our organisation. Grant Thornton International member firms share a commitment to providing the same high quality service to their clients wherever they choose to do business.

Grant Thornton International does not deliver services in its own name. Each member and correspondent firm in Grant Thornton International is a separate independent national firm. These firms are not members of one international partnership or otherwise legal partners with each other, nor is any one firm responsible for the services or activities of any other. Each firm governs itself and handles its administrative matters on a local basis.

*All references to Grant Thornton International in the press release and this “Notes to editor” section are to Grant Thornton International Ltd. Grant Thornton International Ltd is a non-practicing, international umbrella entity organised as a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales.