We are a full-service talent solutions provider focused on onshore support, recruitment and offshore talent development. Founded by seasoned audit professionals after realizing a critical shortage of qualified auditors and accountants in the US, UK, Europe, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. United by shared vision, we set out to bridge this gap by offering specialized talent solutions tailored for mid-tier and smaller firms.
In a landscape where the demand for skilled auditors far exceeds supply, GroWize stands as a transformative solution.
Across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, firms are facing a critical shortage of audit professionals. Beyond recruitment challenges, many firms are also grappling with skill and experience gaps, further intensifying the need for specialized talent. GroWize is designed to bridge this gap, providing firms with access to highly skilled auditors to meet their evolving needs.
Our founding team brings over four decades of collective experience in audit across international markets, having witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by the talent gap. With direct experience in addressing this issue for larger firms, they came together with a shared vision—to bridge this gap through specialized solutions. By nurturing and developing qualified accountants in audit, we empower firms with the talent they need to thrive.
Our founders collectively bring over four decades of hands-on experience auditing multinational companies, dynamic startups, mid-market enterprises and large publicly listed corporations while also addressing talent gaps through nurturing and development of audit professionals.
With extensive experience across international markets, we have a profound understanding of firms’ expectations, the training and development needs of audit professionals, and the rigorous audit quality standards that firms must uphold.
Driven by a shared vision and a passion to address the talent gap, our founders embarked on a mission to empower global mid-tier and smaller audit firms. Their aim is to provide specialized solutions that bridge this gap, enabling these firms to thrive by accessing the skilled audit talent they need to succeed.
Kim is a Chartered Accountant and a former Audit partner with EY and BDO. He was BDO’s International Liaison Partner for 10 years until he retired in 2021. During this period he visited India a number of times; he was a director of BDO’s previous member firm and instrumental in helping BDO International find a new member firm in 2013, which has since grown from 250 people to 9,000 across 12 key cities.
Kamlesh is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of experience in external audit, working with global clients across the UK, US, Europe, India, and Australia. Having been part of leading firms like Grant Thornton, KPMG, and PwC across the UK and India, he has guided businesses through complex financial landscapes with clarity and confidence.
Apurva has over 12 years of audit experience, starting his career at Deloitte and later moving to Grant Thornton. He has worked with a diverse range of clients, from startups to multinational corporations, across the UK, US, Europe, and India. Known for his leadership, attention to detail, and strong client engagement skills, Apurva helps businesses grow by ensuring audits are efficient, thorough, and tailored to their needs.
Calvin’s professional journey began in 2004 at RSM Hong Kong, where he had the privilege of growing with the firm over nearly two decades. During this time, Calvin gained invaluable experience working with businesses of all sizes—from owner-managed companies and SMEs to large organizations, multinational corporations, and publicly listed enterprises. This journey provided him with a profound understanding of the audit industry and the unique challenges firms encounter at every level.
At GroWize, we believe in more than just solving today’s problems we’re committed to shaping how the resourcing is done in audit firms. By developing talents, nurturing them, and delivering unparalleled support, we want to help global audit firms to tackle staffing challenges.