RSM Ireland, one of the top 10 audit, tax and consulting firms in the country and the biggest first-generation firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl McLaughlin as Outsourcing Partner within Consulting.

Karl is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and has over 20 years’ experience in practice. His portfolio includes clients across software development, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and investment sectors. Since joining RSM Ireland in 2017, Karl has been key in the evolution of our Consulting unit and the growth of our Outsourcing services.

Globally, RSM is one of the largest global audit, tax, and consulting networks with over 860 offices in 123 countries. Global revenue growth of 15.8% to $7.26bn was recorded in 2021, marking the seventh consecutive year of strong growth for RSM. This growing demand for RSM’s services saw over 40 new offices opened, and headcount jump to over 51,000.

Managing Partner of RSM Ireland, John Glennon said of the appointment; “I am thrilled to see Karl McLaughlin join the RSM Ireland partnership as Outsourcing Partner. Karl’s promotion comes at an exciting time for our Consulting unit with 4 Partner appointments over the last month, and is key as we continue to pave the way for the next generation of RSM leaders. As a firm, we are committed to investing in our staff to ensure we bring exceptional value to our clients, and it has been a pleasure to witness Karl’s career grow as part of this commitment.”

Karl McLaughlin added; “I am delighted to join the partnership at RSM Ireland. Since joining the firm 5 years ago, I have had many opportunities to grow and develop my career, including participating in RSM International initiatives. I look forward to continuing to work closely with our clients, and colleagues across the network, as well as contributing to the further growth of the Consulting unit and overall success of our firm.”

Karl’s appointment comes at an exciting time for the firm as the significant growth trajectory continues to pave the way for the next generation of leaders. RSM Ireland recently announced 4 key Consulting appointments which will further strengthen the firm’s multi-disciplinary Consulting offering.