RSM New Zealand (Auckland) starts 2017 with a bang, announcing Liz Groenewegen as Managing Partner and welcoming specialist Lisa Murphy as Tax Partner

Incoming managing partner Liz Groenewegen takes over the role from Grant Hally effective 1 January 2017.  Liz, business advisory partner based in our Auckland office, joined the RSM team in 2002 and has been a member of the RSM Executive since 2008.

"The RSM team has grown rapidly in Auckland and I am thrilled to take on the challenge of leading and building our team further" says Liz.  “The depth of experience within RSM is phenomenal, enabling us to be prominent players in a competitive marketplace, providing our clients with expert advice and innovative solutions.”

After 9 years in the role Grant Hally retired as managing partner on 31 December 2016.   During Grant’s time in this role the firm has grown significantly in size. Grant has been instrumental in developing RSM’s national and international capabilities and will continue with the firm as business advisory partner.

Grant said “I am passing the leadership of the firm into very capable hands. Liz has excellent leadership skills, a real passion and commitment to the firm, and extensive experience providing business advice across a diverse range of industries.  RSM has built a strong national and global brand and I’m convinced it will continue to grow under Liz’s direction. I am delighted to stay in the RSM family and in my role as partner, to continue to add value to our clients’ businesses.”

RSM is also excited to welcome tax specialist Lisa Murphy who joins the team as tax partner on 1 February 2017.  Lisa has over 20 years specialist tax experience and significant accomplishments managing IRD investigations, tax planning, structuring property transactions and addressing corporate tax issues faced by companies both domestically and internationally.

Lisa has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies and a Masters of Taxation with first class honours, and is a member of CAANZ.

Liz Groenewegen states "Lisa has extensive experience in tax. She comes to us with a proven track record, with a reputation for providing outstanding client service and for her ability to add value to each and every one of her clients.  The tax team has experienced significant growth and we are confident that with Lisa at the helm the tax team will continue to grow and to deliver excellent service to both local and international clients. We are delighted to welcome Lisa to RSM.”

These appointments further enhance the experience and knowledge which exists within RSM, and the firm’s proven ability to assist clients to develop outstanding business and accounting strategies with which to propel their organisations forward.