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 services to the built environment, 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