Grant Thornton expands network to 17 firms with Puerto Rico deal
ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, and SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — Grant Thornton Advisors has expanded its global network by integrating Kevane Grant Thornton of Puerto Rico, marking the platform’s second strategic addition in the Americas this month and growing its alliance to 17 firms worldwide.
The move strategically positions the platform at the crossroads of the United States, Caribbean, and Latin American markets, enhancing its ability to deliver integrated professional services across borders.
Grant Thornton boosts global growth via deals and hiring
Grant Thornton is also pursuing an aggressive global expansion strategy, which has seen it firm its ground in Europe by acquiring its companies in France, Spain, and Belgium in a bid to establish an integrated multinational platform.
This growth model, anchored in private equity and expanding into Asia-Pacific through its combination with Grant Thornton New Zealand, is transforming the firm’s ability to offer certain cross-border services smoothly.
A radical investment in human capital is keeping pace with the strategic build-out, with the United Kingdom firm planning to add 160 new partners, highlighting a wholesome drive to expand geographic coverage and enhance high-value capabilities.
Grant Thornton recently ranked #34 in the OA500 2025, an objective index of the world’s top 500 outsourcing companies.
Puerto Rico expansion strengthens Americas market reach
The addition of Kevane Grant Thornton is a deliberate geographic play to solidify the platform’s presence in a critical commercial hub.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim Peko describes Puerto Rico as being “at the nexus of the [U.S.], Caribbean, and Latin American markets,” making the local firm an “ideal accelerator for multinational growth.”
Specific platform firms in the Americas now include Grant Thornton Cayman in the Caribbean and the Florida-based firm Auxis, which specializes in business modernization and outsourcing with over 1,400 team members in Costa Rica and Colombia.
The strategic inclusion of Puerto Rico provides a physically and culturally proximate base for serving a multifaceted regional economy.
As Peko notes, “By adding the firm to our platform, we’re deepening our ability to support clients with worldwide talent, regional insights, and sophisticated high-quality services. This deal represents yet another powerful growth moment for our platform and for Grant Thornton in Puerto Rico.”
Integrating specialized firms for enhanced service delivery
Beyond geography, integrating firms with complementary, high-value capabilities drives the expansion, creating a more powerful collective offering.
Kevane Grant Thornton brings its 50-year history, over 200 team members, and deep roots as a leading professional services firm in Puerto Rico, with a specific focus on business-process optimization.
This dovetails with the platform’s existing specialized members, such as Boston-based Stax, a leader in commercial due diligence and value creation, and Auxis, with its outsourcing expertise.
Carlos Dolagaray, Managing Partner at Kevane Grant Thornton, explained, “This milestone reflects the exceptional talent and dedication of our team and is a testament to our commitment to evolve and grow while contributing meaningful value to the platform.”
“It is a great opportunity for our clients, prospective clients, and employees to benefit from the additional bandwidth and resources.”
This structure allows the platform to remain agile and deep in specific service lines while operating under the broader global Grant Thornton International Limited network, which comprises member firms in over 150 markets.
