During his 25 years at RSM, Hussain has held numerous leadership roles centered on controls around technology, security and business operations. In his current role, he serves on RSM's overall risk consulting leadership team and is responsible for the growth and culture of consulting for the firm's Chicago office. He is also a co-project lead for RSM's enterprise client portal, ensuring that the portal provides insight and transparency for clients across all lines of business. He has broad industry experience with a concentration in financial services, industrials and consumer products.
As a member of RSM's board of directors from 2012 to 2016, Hussain was instrumental in the genesis of the firm's culture, diversity and inclusion efforts. He is past chair of the Employee Network Group (ENG) Council, overseeing 12 ENGs the firm created to provide volunteerism, professional development, mentorship and networking opportunities. Hussain also serves on the national board of Ascend, the largest nonprofit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America. An avid squash player, he has been instrumental in organizing several RSM sponsorships of major squash events.
Hussain's experience as a board member provides a solid foundation for his work with boards and corporate governance. His skills help translate technology-speak into actionable and understandable terms for nontechnical boards of directors. He is also involved with the Chicago chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and holds several certifications from the organization, including the directorship certification to advance the highest standards of boardroom excellence.
Hussain is passionate about building teams and watching them flourish. He finds great satisfaction in watching younger professionals take advantage of RSM's opportunities and blossom within the organization. He enjoys mentoring within the firm and participates in partner office hours, during which the next generation of RSM talent can seek advice and counsel from partners.
Hussain came to the United States from Pakistan 35 years ago to attend Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois. When he completed his education and began working, he recognized the opportunities afforded to him to achieve the American dream, which he ardently pursued. In a recent return to Illinois Wesleyan, he walked through the doors of the student center where he began his college journey as an immigrant student from 7,000 miles away, this time as a proud member of the university's board of trustees.
