Keely Woodley

Keely Woodley is a prominent figure at Grant Thornton UK LLP, where she currently serves as the Head of UK Corporate Finance Advisory.4 With over 15 years of experience in the firm's M&A practice, Woodley joined Grant Thornton in 2005 after working at a leading private equity and venture capital firm.1

Professional Background

Woodley's expertise lies in several key areas:

• Sector Focus: She specializes in the recruitment, education, and skills sectors, advising private equity firms, large corporates, and founder-led businesses.1
• Leadership Roles: Prior to her current position, Woodley led the firm's human capital and business support services M&A practice in London.1
• Future of Work: She leads Grant Thornton's initiatives on the future of work and skills, engaging with business and community leaders to discuss adaptation in the fourth technological age.1

Qualifications and Achievements

• Woodley is a qualified ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants).1
• She is the first woman to lead Grant Thornton's corporate finance team.3
• Her appointment as Head of Corporate Finance Advisory was announced in November 2020.4

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Woodley enjoys:

• Paddle boarding
• Traveling with her family in a 1970 VW camper van, particularly to Cornwall or France1

Keely Woodley's LinkedIn profile confirms her current position as Head of UK Corporate Finance Advisory at Grant Thornton UK LLP, and her educational background includes Brunel University London.2