RSM Unveils the 2024 Innovation Challenge Champion

TORONTO, ON – (August 29, 2024) – RSM Canada (“RSM”) – a leading global provider of assurance, tax, and consulting services – is excited to announce the champion of its 2024 Innovation Challenge. This annual competition empowers teams of colleagues to create and harness solutions to address pressing business challenges.

The champion of the 2024 Innovation Challenge is team Global Talent Alignment Platform (G-TAP) from El Salvador. Demonstrating that talent can transcend borders, the G-TAP team proposed an AI-driven platform designed to align the skills and experience of RSM employees. This innovative approach aims to transform global talent allocation and enhance the client experience. The winning team members include Gilberto Alas, Fatima Castro, Cristobal Garcia, Hilsia Hernandez, Ivan Marroquin, Luis Mazariego, Carmen Martinez, Evelyn Ortez and Luiz Quezada.

"Innovation is the lifeblood of RSM and essential to our continued leadership in the middle market,” said Alan Atwell, partner with RSM US LLP and leader of RSM’s Acceleration Center for Innovation. “Our Innovation Challenge highlights incredible talent and fresh perspectives within our firm. By empowering our teams to develop groundbreaking solutions, we're not only driving growth but also reinforcing our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients."

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Over 500 people at RSM participated in this year’s Innovation Challenge as team members, coaches, judges or sponsors and collectively worked on 132 innovative submissions from the U.S., Canada, India and El Salvador. The G-TAP solution was selected through a rigorous judging process and a firm-wide employee vote across three categories: client service, global talent experiences and digital experience, all aimed at driving progress for RSM to better serve clients.  

“For seven years, the RSM Innovation Challenge has inspired our teams to create scalable solutions to tackle the complex issues faced by our clients, colleagues and communities,” said  Sergio de la Fe, enterprise digital leader with RSM US LLP. “This year we saw record prototype completion rates, highlighting our people’s dedication to be compelling, digital and global. It’s clear that their curiosity and creativity are driving RSM’s digital evolution.”

As part of their recognition, the winning team members will receive individual awards, and the RSM US Foundation will contribute $40,000 USD to a charity selected by the team in El Salvador, aligning with the foundation’s mission of building tomorrow’s middle market leaders.

“I am incredibly proud of team G-TAP’s achievement in this year’s competition,” said Carmen Martinez, RSM US-El Salvador managing director and G-TAP team leader. “Our team’s success underscores RSM’s commitment to fostering digital innovation across our global workforce, driving impactful solutions and exceptional client experiences. This achievement is a testament to the quality of our talent in El Salvador and inspires us to keep pushing boundaries and shaping the future.”

The finalists for the 2024 RSM Innovation Challenge included:

• Team Crosslink: Proposed a unified platform that integrates all areas of RSM’s service ecosystem to enhance collaboration and provide clients with faster access to detailed information, ultimately delivering greater value.
• Team Digital Financial Advisor: Proposed a digital AI tool to streamline and revolutionize the way RSM analyzes client financial statements.

For more information about innovation at RSM, visit https://rsmcanada.com/about/innovation.html.