RSM UK, a provider of audit, tax, and consulting services, has appointed Paul Bennett as a Risk Assurance Director, to bolster its capabilities in risk management and governance.

With more than18 years of experience, Bennett’s expertise lies in aiding large corporates and owner managed businesses to comprehend, manage, and govern risk effectively.

In the new role at RSM, Bennett will concentrate on risk assurance and internal control advisory within the corporate sector.

Bennett previously held a position at TalkTalk, where he was in charge of the audit and risk team.

RSM UK director Paul Bennett said: “It’s an exciting time to join RSM. We are investing to build capability across the team to enhance our consulting offering.

“I’m looking forward to working with clients to better understand potential risks and add real value to a growing portfolio of large corporates and fast-growing owner managed businesses.”

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Earlier, Bennett worked at MBNA, JTI, and PwC, where he led internal audits and specialised in sectors such as TMT, financial services, and consumer goods.

RSM UK national head of risk and governance Alex Tait said: “Paul is a prominent adviser and brings both practice and industry expertise to his new role – further strengthening our risk and governance solution.”

Earlier in October 2024, RSM US and RSM UK announced discussions regarding a transatlantic merger to enhance the firms’ global client offerings and drive long-term growth. 

The combined partner-owned entity would span across the US, the UK, Canada, Ireland, India, and El Salvador, supported by 23,000 professionals and projected annual revenues of $5bn (£3.85bn).