Gregor Schmidt

Regional Leader - EMEA

Biography 

Gregor Schmidt joined RSM International in 2018 as Regional Leader for Europe, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer at RSM Germany since 2012. He now leads the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, working closely with Member Firms and regional and global leaders to deepen collaboration, drive sustainable growth, and turn RSM's global strategy into regional action.

Based in Cologne, Germany, Gregor spends much of his time travelling across EMEA, connecting with Member Firms, understanding their ambitions and challenges, and exploring opportunities to grow stronger together.

As Regional Leader – EMEA, Gregor leads the Regional Leadership Team, bringing together senior leaders from across the region to align strategic priorities, encourage shared investment, and translate RSM's Global Strategy to 2030 into meaningful action. His focus is on strengthening the Network's market position, supporting the development of existing Member Firms, attracting new firms to RSM, and creating opportunities for cross-border collaboration and growth.

Gregor is passionate about bringing people together, building trust, and fostering a genuine sense of belonging across RSM's diverse cultures and markets. He believes that the Network's greatest strength lies in its people and that sharing expertise, developing future leaders, and embracing technology and innovation are essential to delivering lasting value for clients and Member Firms alike.

Above all, Gregor enjoys connecting people, exchanging ideas, and turning shared ambitions into tangible results. His ambition is to help build One EMEA – a more connected and forward-looking region that contributes to the success of RSM globally.

Outside of work, Gregor enjoys spending time with family and friends, ideally combined with his passion for sports, particularly surfing and going to the gym, as well as travelling and nature.