About Mark Leyland

Mark Leyland has 20 years’ experience across professional practice and industry. Following initial training in a Big Four audit environment, he initially transferred into a transaction services setting then into industry and remained in the London market until relocating to the North. He joined RSM’s financial due diligence team in 2017, progressing to a senior management team position soon after.

Mark has advised on over 200 deals for private equity and corporate clients on both buy-side and sell-side transactions. His industry experience comes from roles in financial control, financial planning and analysis, and project finance.

Mark’s experience spans a broad spectrum of sectors including marketing consultancy, environmental consultancy, manufacturing and distribution, retail, recruitment, and media and technology.

'I’m passionate about providing clients with premium service throughout their transactional journeys. I focus on developing a deep understanding of a target business’s risks and opportunities, so I can provide clear, pragmatic and trusted solutions. Success for my clients is success for me.'

Outside of RSM, Mark is a father to two daughters and, from time to time, competes in some of the smaller triathlons across the country.

Mark's RSM timeline

• 2025: promoted to Partner
• 2022: promoted to Director
• 2018: promoted to Associate Director
• 2017: joined RSM as Manager