Grant Thornton appoints new head of UK corporate finance

Woodley has been with Grant Thornton for 15 years in the M&A practice, having joined from 3i in 2005.

She most recently led the firm's human capital and business support services M&A practice in London. She has a particular focus on the recruitment, education and skills sectors and specialises in advising private equity, large corporates and founder-led businesses in these areas.

She will replace Andy Morgan, who had been leading the team for the past four years. Morgan will remain a partner with the firm, leading its TMT M&A team, according to a spokesperson for Grant Thornton.

"As the first female to lead the corporate finance practice for the firm, I'm passionate about supporting the diverse, exciting talent that we have in our business," Woodley said in a statement. "It's so important that the diversity and backgrounds of the people in our firm reflect the clients that we work with, and that we're able to provide the right support for any business, wherever they may be on their journey."

Woodley's appointment follows a number of other promotions in the corporate finance team this year, including Victoria Giles, Samantha Harrison, Adam Bunch and Andrew Frame being promoted to director.

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