Jim Peko is the CEO of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. In the role, he oversees Grant Thornton’s Executive Committee as it shapes strategy and operations across more than 50 global offices in the US, Ireland and other territories. He previously served as the firm’s chief operating officer (COO), overseeing the growth and operations of the firm. Prior to his role as COO, he served as national managing principal of the firm’s Advisory Services practice, where he oversaw the strategic direction and operations of the firm’s advisory-services offerings.
Mr. Peko has nearly 30 years of experience providing clients with financial advisory services focused on improving performance and building long-term sustainable value. Earlier in his career, Peko was the national managing principal of Transaction Services, where he guided a wide range of clients through a variety of complex transactions. He also served as a member of the firm’s Partnership Board and is currently a member of the board of directors for the American Bankruptcy Institute. He is a chartered financial analyst, a certified insolvency and restructuring advisor and certified in distressed business valuation. Peko received an MBA degree in finance from Fordham University and a bachelor’s degree in economics and accounting from St. Peter’s College.