Lavasource names ex-PwC partner Ben Thornton global consulting VP

Lavasource has hired Ben Thornton to expand its global consulting capability as the HR technology firm pushes deeper into advisory work alongside implementation. The appointment adds a veteran HR transformation leader with experience at PwC, Atos and Aon.

Why it matters: - Lavasource is trying to move further up the value chain from implementation into broader consulting services. - The hire is aimed at helping clients get more value from HR technology and transformation investments. - Thornton’s background could strengthen Lavasource’s position with mid-market and enterprise customers that want both design and delivery support.

What happened: - Lavasource appointed Ben Thornton as Global Consulting VP. - Thornton will lead the next phase of development for Lavasource’s global consulting capability. - The company said Thornton will work with internal teams, clients and technology partners to broaden services. - Lavasource said the goal is to help clients realize greater value from HR technology and transformation investments.

The details: - Thornton brings more than 30 years of experience in HR, workforce transformation and consulting. - His background includes senior leadership roles at PwC, Atos and Aon. - He has worked with Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 organizations on global HR and workforce transformation programs. - His work has included operating model redesign, people process transformation and technology-enabled change. - Thornton spent more than a decade as a partner at PwC. - At PwC, he helped build and scale technology-enabled HR transformation businesses and propositions. - His experience also includes strategy, operating model design, program delivery and adoption. - Thornton has developed strategic technology alliances, including Dayforce. - He has helped grow technology-enabled consulting revenues by combining propositions, alliances, consulting capability and client delivery. - Lavasource described itself as an HR technology and implementation firm that helps organizations select, implement, optimize and realize long-term value from HR technology investments. - The company says it is an eight-figure revenue business operating across ten countries. - Lavasource says it has delivered projects in more than 70 countries. - Lavasource says it is a top 3 global Dayforce partner. - The company supports a global client base through its international delivery network and growing North America presence.

Between the lines: - Thornton’s hiring signals that Lavasource sees consulting as a growth lever, not just a support function. - The mention of AI, cloud-enabled services and alliances suggests the firm wants to stay competitive as HR transformation shifts toward tech-enabled advisory work. - Lavasource is leaning on Thornton’s background in building propositions and routes to market, not just his delivery experience.

What's next: - Thornton is expected to help expand Lavasource’s consulting offerings and deepen client engagement at the design stage of transformation projects. - Lavasource is likely to keep investing in its global consulting capability as demand grows for end-to-end HR technology services. - The company’s leadership says Thornton’s experience will be central to what Lavasource does next.