Accounting titan Grant Thornton International has appointed Edward Nusbaum as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2010. Nusbaum succeeds David McDonnell, who is retiring after eight years with the company.

“I am greatly honored and look forward to the opportunity to lead Grant Thornton International,” said Nusbaum. “I will dedicate myself to continuing Grant Thornton’s tradition of strong leadership in the accounting profession and in speaking out on issues of importance. I want the Grant Thornton brand to mean principled people providing superior service to highly satisfied clients around the world.”

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