Aix-en-Provence : a new location for RSM

Already well-established in the heart of France's main economic hubs (Paris, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, Strasbourg-Colmar, and overseas territories), RSM, the 6th largest global network in audit, accounting, and consulting, is expanding its territorial presence and announces its arrival in the PACA region.

The network is partnering with the accounting firm GECIA, a leading player in the Salon-de-Provence and Aix-en-Provence areas. Martine Leconte, RSM partner, will lead this new entity, supported in her role by the co-founders of GECIA, Gérald RECH and Frédéric SAOUCHI.

RSM continues its regional expansion and establishes a presence in PACA                                                                                     

RSM is now ranked among the top 10 accounting and audit firms in France. With 1,200 professionals spread across the country, the network is intensifying its proximity strategy, marking a new step in the development of its regional presence. This move is the result of a merger with the accounting firm GECIA. Its 30 employees currently assist nearly 1,200 business owners, small businesses, SMEs, and mid-market companies in three key areas: accounting & taxation, legal, and social & HR.

“Our merger with GECIA aligns with our territorial development strategy. Our national approach combined with a local focus enables us to support businesses more closely and cover all of their needs. Our multisectoral expertise, whether in consulting or social, legal, fiscal, or audit follow-up, guarantees our clients tailored responses,” emphasizes Martine Leconte, RSM partner.

This merger reflects RSM's desire to strengthen its local presence in order to better support businesses in their growth strategies, combining the vision of an international network with a deep understanding of local markets. With GECIA, RSM benefits from the expertise of a solidly established player in the PACA region for over 25 years. In this context, Martine Leconte, RSM partner, will take the helm of GECIA. To ensure governance continuity and to best support the transition, she will be assisted by the two co-founders of the firm.

“Today, GECIA is entering a new phase of its history. By merging with the RSM Group, we will benefit from innovative tools in audit, consulting, and expertise to enhance our services to local businesses and explore new development opportunities across the entire PACA region,” say Gérald Rech and Frédéric Saouchi, co-founders of GECIA.

RSM: a multidisciplinary offering for local SMEs and Mid-Market companies

By establishing a presence in the PACA region, RSM aims to expand its range of services to local SMEs, mid-market companies, and large corporations. The network will create new interregional synergies, particularly with the Rhône-Alpes and Mediterranean regions. As experts in accounting professions, RSM supports companies and their leaders—start-ups, SMEs, mid-market companies, and large groups—in all their financial and governance challenges.

The group plans to continue its regional expansion in the coming months, with new locations planned for the Southwest and North of France.

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