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Connor Novy

Chief of Staff & Head of Sales Operations
Boston

Connor Novy

Chief of Staff & Head of Sales Operations | Boston

About

As Chief of Staff and Head of Sales Operations at Grant Thornton Stax, Connor Novy bridges high-level vision with tactical execution, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to enhance business performance. With a strong background in strategy execution, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making, Connor specializes in leading strategic initiatives that drive efficiency and sustainable growth. Passionate about fostering collaboration and business transformation, she leverages quantitative and qualitative insights to optimize sales processes and support Grant Thornton | Stax’s continued innovation. 

 

Prior to her current role, Connor served as Director of Strategy & Operations at SmarterTravel, where she guided strategic decision-making and product planning and managed high-priority initiatives. She also spent several years at Grant Thornton Stax in consulting roles, working with private equity clients to deliver data-driven insights and strategic recommendations across the investment lifecycle.


Connor earned her bachelors in Economics and masters in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University. 

Extracurricular

When she isn’t in the office, Connor finds much of her entertainment from stories – mainly through reading books and cinema. And if there’s a group ready for a game of bridge, she’s always happy to join in!

Phil Dunne Featured on The Consulting Report's Podcast: Top Consultant
By Phil Dunne October 23, 2025
Stax Managing Director Phil Dunne recently joined the Top Consultant podcast hosted by The Consulting Report, to discuss his career and Grant Thornton Stax. Listen to the show here.
Grant Thornton Stax Supports TrustArc Acquisition by Main Capital Partners​
October 22, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax recently supported TrustArc, a leading provider of privacy compliance and data protection solutions, on its acquisition by Main Capital Partners. Read more here.
Six Cybersecurity Themes Private Equity Investors Should Know Leaving 2025
By Marissa Licursi, Tyler Michaels, & Yiwei Jiang October 20, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax has compiled this report outlining several key investment themes, based on our prior work with cybersecurity assets throughout 2025 to date. Read more here.
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Connor Novy

Chief of Staff & Head of Sales Operations

Boston

Associate Director | London

About

As Chief of Staff and Head of Sales Operations at Grant Thornton | Stax, Connor Novy bridges high-level vision with tactical execution, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to enhance business performance. With a strong background in strategy execution, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making, Connor specializes in leading strategic initiatives that drive efficiency and sustainable growth. Passionate about fostering collaboration and business transformation, she leverages quantitative and qualitative insights to optimize sales processes and support Grant Thornton | Stax’s continued innovation. 

 

Prior to her current role, Connor served as Director of Strategy & Operations at SmarterTravel, where she guided strategic decision-making and product planning and managed high-priority initiatives. She also spent several years at Grant Thornton Stax in consulting roles, working with private equity clients to deliver data-driven insights and strategic recommendations across the investment lifecycle.


Connor earned her bachelors in Economics and masters in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University. 

Extracurricular

When she isn’t in the office, Connor finds much of her entertainment from stories – mainly through reading books and cinema. And if there’s a group ready for a game of bridge, she’s always happy to join in!

Phil Dunne Featured on The Consulting Report's Podcast: Top Consultant
By Phil Dunne October 23, 2025
Stax Managing Director Phil Dunne recently joined the Top Consultant podcast hosted by The Consulting Report, to discuss his career and Grant Thornton Stax. Listen to the show here.
Grant Thornton Stax Supports TrustArc Acquisition by Main Capital Partners​
October 22, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax recently supported TrustArc, a leading provider of privacy compliance and data protection solutions, on its acquisition by Main Capital Partners. Read more here.
Six Cybersecurity Themes Private Equity Investors Should Know Leaving 2025
By Marissa Licursi, Tyler Michaels, & Yiwei Jiang October 20, 2025
Grant Thornton Stax has compiled this report outlining several key investment themes, based on our prior work with cybersecurity assets throughout 2025 to date. Read more here.
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