Grant Thornton named Jonathan Eaton the firm’s national supply chain management practice leader.

In this role, Eaton will oversee the delivery of the firm’s supply chain services offerings, including strategy and transformation, integrated demand and supply planning, strategic sourcing and procurement solutions, and analytics and visibility solutions, as well as transportation and network optimization.

“Jonathan has a unique ability to help clients define their supply chain strategy in response to changing market conditions and other disruptive forces,” said Mike Ward, national managing principal of business consulting and technology for Grant Thornton. “Furthermore, he understands that each client need is different and that listening is the first step for finding a solution. Grant Thornton is thrilled to have Jonathan lead our outstanding team.”

A 20-year industry veteran, Eaton previously worked as an industry supply chain partner at Chainalytics, developing a record of success transforming supply chains in a variety of industries, such as consumer and industrial products, food and beverage, retail, auto, oil and gas, life sciences, technology and financial services. He specializes in counseling clients on changing business landscapes and developing supply chain strategies that support positive business results.