Turn uncertainty into opportunity 

Strategic clarity is critical in a world shaped by rapid change, economic shifts and evolving policy. Grant Thornton helps businesses and public bodies make confident, evidence-based decisions that deliver meaningful outcomes. We combine commercial understanding with deep economic and policy expertise to support strategy development, transformation planning and investment decisions.

Whether you’re exploring market growth, rethinking delivery models or responding to policy reform, our advice is practical, data-led and aligned to your goals. 

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Our solutions

Set a direction that delivers 

We help shape long-term business strategy with clarity and confidence:

  • Corporate and transformation strategy
  • Organisational change planning
  • Market growth and innovation
  • Business model development 

Inform investment and policy with robust analysis 

We deliver evidence-based insight to support complex decisions:

  • Economic impact assessments
  • Policy design and evaluation
  • Regulatory and cost-benefit studies
  • Sector competitiveness reviews 

Plan for uncertainty with data-driven insight 

We support resilience planning through forward-looking models:

  • Market research and trends
  • Scenario planning and sensitivity testing
  • Competitor benchmarking
  • Strategic risk analysis 

Turn ideas into results with creative thinking 

We guide clients through innovation and experience design:

  • Design thinking workshops
  • Innovation and digital strategy
  • Customer experience design
  • Concept testing and feedback 
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Director - Chief Economist
Andrew Webb
+44 (0)2895 872 318
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Why Grant Thornton

Our team blends consulting, research and policy experience to offer real-world strategic support. We work closely with Northern Ireland organisations to shape plans that are practical, resilient and built for impact. 

With Grant Thornton, our clients receive:

  • Evidence-based decisions: Strategic advice grounded in robust insight
  • Commercial and policy focus: Understanding that bridges public and private priorities
  • Local and global expertise: Informed by regional knowledge and international best practice
  • Collaborative working: Co-designed solutions that reflect your operating context
  • Innovation mindset: Support that fosters creative thinking and real-world delivery 

Let’s build a strategy that delivers results. Talk to our Northern Ireland Strategy and Economics team.

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Client impact

Shaping strategy with real-world impact

1.
Long-term strategy for healthcare
Developed a five-year corporate strategy and implementation plan, aligning future direction with national and global healthcare trends.
2.
Insight-led policy innovation
Used design thinking and research to shape future policy, building a shared vision backed by real-world insight and stakeholder input.
3.
Future skills strategy delivered
Forecasted sector needs and skills gaps through in-depth analysis, enabling a local authority to plan and invest with confidence.
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