RSM UK appoints new people partner to drive ambitious growth programme

Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed Dan Thompson as its new people partner to strengthen and lead the firm’s national talent team.

Dan joins RSM UK from a HR director role at ISG and brings over 20 years’ HR experience working at a range of high-profile businesses including Marks and Spencer, UK Civil Service and Countrywide plc. He also sits on the senior remuneration committee for the National Trust.

In his new role, Dan will help to shape the people team’s ambitious long term growth programme to strengthen recruitment, develop its People brand while investing in key technology to support the firm’s digital future.

Dan Thompson, people partner at RSM UK, commenting on his new role: ‘RSM offered a different culture from other professional service organisations I’ve experienced. It’s dynamic, forward-thinking, friendly and has a real passion for people. It’s ambitious, but harnesses the human touch, and there is a huge amount of scope to make an impact.’

Rob Donaldson, CEO at RSM UK, said: ‘We’re delighted to have Dan on board. His strategic hire brings a wealth of stellar experience across different sectors, that will bring new ideas, best practice and help to strengthen, expand and bolster our people offering.’