Audit, Tax, and Advisory firm Grant Thornton Nigeria has appointed Orji Okpechi as its Managing Partner/CEO, replacing Dr. (Mrs) Ngozi Ogwo. Before his latest appointment, Orji Okpechi served as MD/CEO of Grant Thornton Academy Nigeria Limited.
About Orji Okpechi
Mr. Orji Okpechi has over 25 years of experience in audit and assurance, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including several public and private entities and quoted companies.
He joined Grant Thornton in 2013 as a Senior Partner before becoming a principal partner in 2020 in addition to serving as the firm’s Head of Advisory Services.
He has led major projects for the World Bank, USAID, Federal and State Governments of Nigeria on behalf of the firm. He has also led assignments for clients comprising local, multinational agencies.
He is a certified Insolvency Practitioner (BRIPAN) duly registered with Corporate Affairs Commission and a certified Forensic Accountant of Nigeria. He has attended many auditing and management courses in Nigeria and overseas. Appeared as an Expert Witness before Judicial Panels.