RSM Named Top 20 Finalist for 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards

CHICAGO – (December 8, 2022) – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the nation’s leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – is pleased to announce that it was one of 20 boards nationwide named as finalists for the 2022 National Association of Corporate Directors’ (NACD) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards. The awards recognize boards that have improved their governance and created long-term value for stakeholders by implementing forward-thinking diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices.

“At RSM, we are focused on creating an unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience where everyone feels a sense of belonging,” said RSM US LLP Managing Partner & CEO Brian Becker. “Our culture, diversity and inclusion (CDI) program has helped us successfully engage our people and increase diversity within our firm while also advancing diversity in the marketplace and in our communities. We are proud of our board, our leadership and our people for their work on diversity and inclusion, and we are honored to be recognized by NACD. At the same time, we recognize we have more to do and are committed to making progress.”

“RSM has worked to achieve great strides in creating an equitable boardroom,” said NACD President and CEO Peter Gleason. “NACD is proud to honor RSM for advancing DE&I in its boardroom and throughout its organization.”

RSM has documented metrics to ensure continuous progress related to its CDI efforts. Activities and progress to date include the establishment of a Middle Market Collaborative for Understanding, the launch of the RSM Excellence Academy for underrepresented students and many other initiatives. The firm also encourages participation and engagement of its people in various employee network groups (ENGs). These employee-led affinity groups are empowered to make decisions regarding how to contribute to an inclusive culture and provide the firm’s people with leadership and development opportunities, while also enabling them to build relationships with colleagues who they might not otherwise have an opportunity to meet. Currently more than 50% of RSM’s people belong to one or more of its 12 ENGs.

For more information on NACD’s commitment to the advancement of DE&I at the board level, and for further related insights, trends, and perspectives, visit the NACD Center for Inclusive Governance™ and the NACD Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resource Center. For more information on diversity and inclusion at RSM, visit RSM’s website.

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