Rob Donaldson

Rob Donaldson is the Chief Executive Officer of RSM UK. An M&A specialist by background, he has worked in practice for almost 30 years. He is a firm believer in RSM providing the highest quality service it can and in the need to constantly innovate and nurture internal talent.

Rob’s RSM story started as an audit trainee in 1990, before he left to join KPMG in 1996. In 1999, he returned home to build an M&A offering from the ground up. After 20 years leading our national corporate finance and restructuring advisory businesses, Rob was appointed to the role of RSM UK CEO in April 2020.

Ask him what makes a good leader and Rob will cite a respect for others' opinions and the courage to change direction when shown a better way – qualities that underpin his vision for the firm.