Greater Southwest Market Managing Partner
Grant Thornton
In her 30th year of public accounting, Cathy Hyodo is the market managing partner at Grant Thornton Advisors. Hyodo’s career primarily stems from audit; however, she has also provided advisory services to clients ranging from internal control design/compliance to forensic work, and mergers and transaction projects.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Southern California
First job: A waitress while in college, then transitioned directly into public accounting after graduating
Favorite charity or cause: Organizations that support children’s health
Favorite book: “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan
Favorite pastime or hobby: Golf
Favorite restaurant for fun: Joe’s Crab Shack
Favorite restaurant for business: Joey DTLA
Favorite quote: “It is what it is.”
YEARS ON LA500: 8 Years on the LA500
