RSM appoints new regional managing partner for Scotland and Northern Ireland

Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has appointed Ross Stupart as its new regional managing partner for Scotland and Northern Ireland, based in Edinburgh. 

Ross is currently office managing partner of RSM’s Edinburgh office. In his new role Ross will drive the firm’s growth strategy and lead the Scotland and NI team to deliver for our clients as the go-to advisers for the middle market. Ross will also continue in his tax partner role.

Ross joined RSM in 2017 and is a prominent tax adviser in the market, advising family owned, owner managed and private equity-backed businesses on a range of tax requirements. With over 25 years’ experience, Ross has worked with clients across a range of sectors which operate domestically and internationally. He takes over the role from Alex Tait, RSM’s head of risk and governance who takes on a broader role as part of our national consulting leadership.

Commenting on his new role, Ross Stupart said: “I am proud to take the reins as regional managing partner, leading our teams to help them grow their careers at RSM and support businesses throughout the region to thrive. The growth our business has experienced is a testament to our great team plus our ambitious and innovative clients. I’m looking forward to working with our teams across audit, tax and consulting, and all our industry experts to ensure that we deliver the integrated insights businesses in Scotland and NI need to allow them to excel.”

Alex Tait, previous regional managing partner in Scotland and Northern Ireland, now head of risk and governance at RSM UK said: “I’m delighted to pass the baton on to Ross and have total confidence in his leadership skills. Our business in Scotland & Northern Ireland has more than doubled in turnover and staff since 2019 and I’m excited to see how our teams continue to grow and succeed under his watch, enabling middle market businesses across our region to reach their full potential.”