Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is comprised of a chairman, the chief executive officer (CEO) and 18 additional members, the majority of whom are active senior partners from member firms around the world. It is the highest decision making body within Grant Thornton International. The Board appoints the CEO, sets Grant Thornton International priorities and budget and approves any recommended changes to the organisation’s constitutional arrangements based on the recommendation of the CEO. The Board is also responsible for approving the criteria to be met by potential new member firms, as well as the expulsion of member firms.Members of the Board of Governors, with the exception of the CEO, receive no payment from Grant Thornton International but expenses incurred as a result of their membership of the Board are reimbursed by the global organisation.

The Board of Governors meets twice a year. In 2007 the Board met in Toronto in June and in London in December.