Alex Tait

Mr Tait aims to double the size and scope of the firm’s risk and governance business, both in terms of skilled headcount and the breadth of expertise, within three years.

He trained and qualified with RSM, reaching partner in 2006, and then leading the Scotland and Northern Ireland region from 2018.

Mr Tait commented: “I look forward to working closely with the team to enhance our reputation by building out a comprehensive risk and governance solution, investing in and expanding our corporate market offering and broadening our relationships across all our wider consulting offer.

“I also look forward to working closely with my colleagues throughout the UK and internationally to share best practice from around the network.”

This key appointment and plan for growth underscores the firm’s commitment to strengthen and bolster its risk and governance offering to non-for-profit organisations, whilst further investing in and expanding its corporate-focused capability.

As RSM looks to build out its corporate footprint to expand key elements of its risk and wider consulting solutions, the firm has already made several senior appointments. These appointments put RSM in a position to capitalise on areas of future opportunity to capture market share within both the corporate and non-for-profit sectors.

Kirsty Sandwell, national head of consulting at RSM UK, said: “I am thrilled to welcome Alex Tait into our consulting family to lead our risk solution and help drive our consulting growth strategy forward.

“Alex is a highly experienced senior partner who understands RSM, with a proven track record of working across multidisciplinary teams to create opportunities for clients, and to grow our own business.”