RSM has announced Steve Healey as Managing Partner of the Brisbane office to lead the next stage of its evolutionary growth in Queensland.RSM has announced Steve Healey as Managing Partner of the Brisbane office to lead the next stage of its evolutionary growth in Queensland.

The three-year appointment is effective 1 January 2022.

Steve Healey takes over from Andy Graham who was in the office leadership role for eight and half years and has driven the firm’s strategic objectives and growth initiatives since 2013. Andy continues as a Partner providing tax and commercial advice to family-owned and large private businesses. He is also a member of the firm’s National Executive board.

Steve has been with RSM since 2019 when he joined to establish the firm’s tax services division in Queensland. He has had close to 30 years of experience in the accounting industry including senior leadership roles at The Tax Institute and other big four and mid-tier firms.

Chief Executive Partner Jamie O’Rourke said,

“Steve is a strong leader with exceptional energy and tenacity. Steve is well-known in the Brisbane business community and has a strong commitment to developing our people and building exceptional client relationships."

Steve Healey said, “It’s a really exciting time to be leading our Brisbane practice which has been fortunate to experience remarkable growth over the last few years. We have grown our corporate service offering and brought on board a number of specialists to support the demand for services in areas beyond compliance. Many forward-thinking companies choose Brisbane for investment and Queensland’s economy continues to exceed the national average which brings outstanding opportunities for our clients and our Steve Healey is well-known in the Brisbane business community and has a strong commitment to developing our people and building exceptional client relationships.people,”.

“As our Australian firm celebrates its 100th year in business and supporting businesses across the nation, it is a privilege to be able to lead the continued evolution of our Brisbane office and to continue to evolve and shape the future of Brisbane business with our people and our clients,” added Healey.

Keen to find out more about Steve?

Steve is usually on the other side of the couch talking to his clients - we flip things around and put Steve in the spotlight as we get to know him better.

The last two years have been challenging for everyone. What’s a highlight you’ve had through this time?

 One of my biggest concerns at the time the pandemic really hit was how do we keep the momentum in building our brand presence. Out of that thinking came our Coffee Conversation Series – a series of conversations with business leaders talking about their own business challenges and opportunities arising due to the pandemic. These have now been part of our regular social media strategy and proved very effective (and also a lot of fun!).

What is your leadership style?

 I describe myself as an inclusive leader although I am not afraid to make a decision.

I think important attributes in a leader are to include others in the decision-making process and make sure people feel “heard” although it is essential to be decisive when needed.

What are your plans for the Brisbane office? Where would you like to see it in 2030?

 We have a wonderful opportunity to take our fair market share through our partner-led and inclusive approach to working with our teams and clients. Our brand is still “fresh” which means we can put our own stamp on it in the market. By 2030 I would like to see RSM Brisbane as the most sought after firm in our chosen markets outside of the Big 4 from both a client and people perspective

RSM marks 100 years in business on 27 March 2022. As the new leader of one of the firm’s leading capital city offices, what does this milestone mean to you?

 It is a milestone few other businesses attain and in the professional services sector I believe we stand alone. In Brisbane we are only 8 years into our evolution as a business but being part of a firm celebrating its centenary creates a truly unique value proposition for us, “a 100 year old start up”.

When you can travel again, where would you like to go?

 I am going to London for my son’s wedding in March this year!

What do you do to unwind?

 Red wine, dining out, and scuba diving (although not all at the same time).

Want to learn more?

If you'd like to learn more, please get in touch with Steve Healey or your local RSM office.