Bradley J. Preber is a distinguished board director, governance leader, former CEO, and trusted advisor to boards, private equity firms, and executive leadership teams. With decades of experience serving public, private, and private equity-backed organizations, he is widely recognized for his expertise in corporate governance, board effectiveness, audit and risk oversight, ESG governance, leadership development, and strategic transformation.
A sought-after speaker, educator, and thought leader on board governance and leadership, Brad regularly advises directors and executives on strengthening board performance, enhancing governance frameworks, navigating enterprise risk, and fostering effective board-management relationships. His insights have been featured in leading publications, and he is frequently invited to speak on governance trends, audit committee responsibilities, risk oversight, succession planning, and the future of board leadership.
Brad currently serves on multiple boards, including as Audit Committee Chair of LTC REIT (NYSE: LTC), Governance Chair of Dine Development Corporation, Advisory Board Member of PKF O’Connor Davies, and Audit Committee Chair of The Plaza Group. He also advises private equity firms evaluating investments in the business services sector, bringing deep expertise in governance, due diligence, risk assessment, and value creation.
Previously, Brad served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Grant Thornton LLP, one of the world’s largest professional services organizations. During his tenure as CEO, he led the firm through significant growth, cultural transformation, and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in record revenue and profitability performance. Prior to becoming CEO, he served multiple terms on Grant Thornton’s Board and ultimately as Board Chair, providing him with extensive experience in both governance and executive leadership.
Throughout his career, Brad has served on numerous governing boards and advisory bodies, including Grant Thornton International Ltd., the Center for Audit Quality, the Grant Thornton Foundation, and the University of New Mexico Foundation. He has led board special committee investigations, advised organizations on governance and risk management matters, and developed governance strategies that enhance organizational resilience and stakeholder confidence.
A recognized governance authority, Brad authored the NACD Governance Outlook report The Future of Risk Management and has written extensively on governance, financial oversight, fraud prevention, and data analytics. He is NACD Directorship Certified, holds ESG certification from Berkeley/CERES, and is an EMCC Global Accredited Coach.
His contributions to governance and leadership have earned him numerous accolades, including recognition in NACD’s Directorship 100, Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, Glassdoor’s Top 100 CEOs, and The Consulting Report’s Top Consulting Firm CEOs.
Brad brings to boards a unique combination of governance expertise, audit and financial acumen, strategic leadership, risk oversight, executive coaching, and proven experience guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and complex business challenges.
