RSM UK appoints new partner to lead its forensics and investigation services solution

Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has appointed Jarrod Haggerty as a partner to lead the forensic and investigation services team within consulting.

With over 30 years’ experience specialising in global analytics and forensic solutions, Jarrod has worked extensively with multinational entities in the UK and internationally, with a focus on the financial services and automotive sectors. Having previously led forensic technology teams, Jarrod’s expertise includes bribery and corruption investigations, electronic disclosure, data analytics, cyber incident response, sanctions remediation, and anti-money laundering and know your customer compliance.

Jarrod joins RSM from Deloitte where he was global chief technology officer for forensics, spearheading the implementation of generative AI and digital transformation; all while growing the forensic team of 10 to over 300 people across North and South Europe. He delivered key digital assets to the global network, overseeing the lifecycle from ideation and incubation to build, operation and maintenance. Prior to that, he led PwC’s forensic technology solution and served in the Victoria Police Force in Australia.

At RSM, Jarrod will lead the firm’s forensic and investigations solution, helping to build a global forensic team that supports clients through both proactive and reactive litigation and regulatory challenges.

Jarrod Haggerty, partner and head of forensic and investigation services at RSM UK comments: “I'm incredibly excited to join RSM at a time of significant growth and forward-thinking leadership. There’s a real opportunity to build upon the firm’s existing strengths in forensic and investigation services and continue solving our clients most complex problems. In this current economic environment, the firm’s commitment to excellence and its incredibly talented team makes it an ideal place to further develop our forensic and digital capabilities.”

Kirsty Sandwell, partner and head of consulting at RSM UK, said: “We’re thrilled to have Jarrod lead our forensic and investigations team, his extensive track record across forensic solutions and global analytics will elevate our offering, and ensure we’re in the best position to support our clients.”