Grant Thornton appoints David Pike as head of London restructuring team

David Pike has joined Grant Thornton’s UK restructuring observe. He’ll lead the agency’s turnaround division in London.

Keely Woodley, UK head of strategic advisory at Grant Thornton, commented, “We’re delighted to welcome David to our team, strengthening the assist and options we offer to our shoppers throughout London and the worldwide restructuring market.

“Along with his deep experience in advanced restructurings, David enhances our capacity to ship tailor-made, commercially centered recommendation throughout offers of all sizes. His appointment ensures our shoppers profit from an excellent broader vary of restructuring capabilities, larger strategic perception and a extra seamless expertise as they navigate durations of change and alternative.”

Pike joined Grant Thornton in 2025, arriving from insolvency specialist Interpath Advisory. Most lately, he had been head of the agency’s London-based restructuring team, having performed a key position within the agency’s institution. Beforehand, he had additionally been a associate with KPMG’s restructuring wing – from which Interpath was carved out. 

Pike’s various knowhow due to this fact spans home and worldwide conditions, having labored throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Offshore jurisdictions. Within the UK, he has been administrator of intu properties, Toucan Power, Calon Power Group, HMV, Flybe, TXU, Technicolor Inventive Studios, Monarch Plane and Elevate Credit score. He has additionally labored alongside the senior official receiver in a number of particular supervisor appointments such as Thomas Prepare dinner. His appointment with Grant Thornton strengthens the agency’s capacity to scale its capabilities and assist shoppers as they navigate strategic and operational adjustments. 

Pike added, “I’m excited to hitch a agency that’s investing closely in shopper expertise powered by digital and to work with a team whose capabilities and world attain are centered on delivering what shoppers want most in a quickly altering market. My precedence is to make sure our London restructuring team continues to develop in ways in which instantly assist the challenges and alternatives our shoppers face, serving to them defend and create worth at each stage. I sit up for bringing my expertise and community to additional strengthen the assist we offer to shoppers and improve the affect of this already distinctive team.”