Nathan Reay joins Grant Thornton as partner

Grant Thornton has added global technology, media and telecommunications expert Nathan Reay to its partnership. Reay arrives as the firm continues to strengthen and invest in its media sector offering.

Andy Morgan, head of technology, media and telecommunications M&A at Grant Thornton UK, commented, “We are delighted to bring Nathan on board as we continue to grow our M&A business across the TMT sector. Nathan brings a wealth of international experience in APAC and from across the sector. His deep corporate experience in the media and technology sectors in particular will expand and strengthen our existing capability, as the drivers of digital transformation across the TMT sector continue to accelerate.”

According to Morgan, TMT is a strategic growth sector for Grant Thornton in the UK and internationally. With a continued focus on the sector through the consultancy’s M&A business, the appointment of Reay will “accelerate and extend our reach”, while reflecting the strength of the business as it continue to focus on growing market share, “as recovery in the broader M&A market continues.” 

Reay is an investment banker and former c-suite executive with over 20 years’ experience in global strategy and M&A, during which time he has been based in Hong Kong, Sydney and London. His previous roles have included leading strategy for national and international multi-platform media companies, overseeing global technology and media joint ventures across various sectors, and sitting on the investment committee and board of a consumer technology-focused venture capital (VC) fund.

Looking ahead, as partner, Reay will focus on rapidly expanding the firm’s TMT capabilities in the UK and globally. He will play a leading role in strengthening the firm’s offering and working closely with clients including funds, corporates and privately held companies, according to a release from the firm.

Reay added, “I am very excited to be joining Grant Thornton. The extensive national and international network of the firm offers enormous opportunity. I have operated and managed TMT companies, as well as sold, acquired and invested into them for many years in my previous roles. There are huge opportunities ahead for Grant Thornton as companies in this sector evolve their business models through strategic M&A, in the UK and internationally. I look forward to working closely with clients across the TMT landscape, whether at a fund, corporate or private company level, and we will be committed to delivering a distinctive and unique blend of senior led, insight driven advice, as they develop and execute their strategic plans.”