Grant Thornton names new leaders within its Industry practice

Grant Thornton, one of America and Ireland’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, has appointed new leaders for Asset Management, Energy and Healthcare within its multinational Industry practice.

Shona O’Hea, an Advisory Services partner based in Dublin, Ireland, has been named the head of Asset Management. Tyler Jones, an Audit & Assurance Services partner based in Dallas, has been named the head of Energy, and Scott McGurl, a Business Consulting principal based in Tampa, Florida, has been named the head of Healthcare.

“Today’s unique business climate is impacting all industries in a way that requires leaders to be future-focused and adaptable,” said Martin Shanahan, head of Industry for Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. “Shona, Tyler and Scott all have a track record of bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the firm’s international client base, while seamlessly delivering high-quality services. They are the right leaders to help our clients thrive across these important industry sectors.”

As the head of Asset Management, O’Hea works with Grant Thornton’s international community of Asset Management professionals to identify trends and challenges facing the industry and create solutions to support and meet clients’ needs. She also serves as the global head of Asset Management for the Grant Thornton International Ltd network of member firms and has more than 20 years of experience providing global financial functions and operations solutions to asset and wealth managers and asset servicers. She specializes in global outsourced accounting, financial reporting, compliance activities, financial systems and process improvement engagements.

O’Hea is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and holds a diploma of Internal Audit with the Institute of Internal Auditors. She received a bachelor’s degree from Dublin City University.

As the head of Energy, Jones leverages his 20 years of experience in public accounting — serving a variety of large audit engagements in both the public and private arena — to advise domestic and multinational energy clients. He has significant experience working with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrants and has expertise in initial public offerings, short form registration statements, SEC comment letter responses and routine public filing requirements.

Jones is a certified public accountant in Texas and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.

As Grant Thornton’s head of Healthcare, McGurl has extensive experience across the healthcare and life sciences sectors, helping clients define and achieve both organic and inorganic growth. With nearly 30 years of experience, McGurl has helped guide businesses to shape their strategic growth agendas and execute transformational roadmaps that improve operating margins, enhance access to care and drive greater workforce effectiveness.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University and a master’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

To learn more about Grant Thornton’s multinational Industry offerings, visit: www.grantthornton.com.

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Grant Thornton delivers professional services in the US through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In January 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. In April 2025, Grant Thornton UAE also joined the multinational platform. With $2.7 billion in revenues and almost 60 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland, the UAE and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of almost 13,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

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