Our Leadership team

Our leadership team shares an inspiring vision for the future and is dedicated to our mission of being a trusted partner for SMEs, helping them turn innovation into impact.

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Adam Kene

CEO
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Sage Lakhani

COO
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Gemma Smith

CFO

Our consulting team

Consisting of engineers, science and technical PhDs, and ex. Big Four, our ability to identify and quantify R&D is second to none. Our expertise is what allows us to deliver consistently outstanding results for our clients, taking your business to the next level through the government’s R&D incentives.

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Andy Royce

Head of Consulting
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Vishnu Pillai

R&D Tax Manager
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Max Braham

R&D Tax Manager
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Dr Arwyn Evans

R&D Tax Manager
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Lu Edwards

Senior R&D Tax Consultant
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Jack Duddridge

R&D Tax Consultant
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Rob Taylor

R&D Tax Consultant
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Klara Adams

R&D Tax Consultant
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Sam Holmes

R&D Tax Consultant
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Farheen Khalid

CT Ops Associate
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Joe Elliott

R&D Tax Associate

Our business development team

The role of our business development team is to nurture opportunities. They are typically the first point of contact for the majority of our clients; building relationships from the earliest interaction until a successful handover to our consulting team to start the claims process.

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Ross Denton

Head of Business Development
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Dan Handforth

Senior Business Development & Performance Manager
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Tom Jennings

Business Development Manager
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Liam Hanna

Senior Business Development Consultant
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Nathan Hulcoop

Business Development Consultant
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Sofia Curbelo Maunder

Business Development Consultant
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Gabriele Griggs

Business Development Consultant
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Michael Vasili

Business Development Consultant
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Sarah Watters

Business Development Analyst

Our compliance team

Our Compliance Team are experts in defending R&D tax claims, ensuring businesses secure the relief they’re entitled to while meeting HMRC’s evolving standards. With deep expertise in dispute resolution, HMRC communication and compliance strategy, our specialists provide robust defence against HMRC compliance checks and targeted reviews.

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Olly Newman

R&D Technical Manager
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Fergus Watson

R&D Tax Manager
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Haseeb Malik

R&D Tax Consultant
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Nathan Glover

R&D Enquiry Associate
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Tom Luckett

Compliance Analyst

Our operations team

To ensure consistency in the high standards we set for ourselves, our operations team work across all areas of the business to maximise our efficiency and effectiveness. From hiring the best people to creating intuitive workflows, it’s impossible to achieve the great things we do without the operational powerhouse.

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Ella Francis

Head of Operations
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Anna Stevens

Operations Associate
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Lily McKeown

Operations Analyst

Our marketing team

Our marketing team work to make sure as many people as possible are benefiting from R&D tax credits. From website development to content creation, they’re experts in getting the Kene Partners’ name out there and showcasing the incredible work we do for our clients. Our company values remain at the core of everything we do in marketing.

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Laura Kelly

Head of Marketing
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Sara Amin

Designer Manager

Our finance team

Our finance team is committed to providing reliable, accurate, and transparent financial information. By implementing robust processes and controls, they ensure the integrity of our financial operations. Our leadership team shares an inspiring vision for the future and is dedicated to our mission of being a trusted partner for SMEs, helping them turn innovation into impact.

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Gemma Smith

CFO
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Tom Sanger

Finance Manager
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Georgina Kelly

Credit Controller
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Gurdeep Virdi

Finance Associate

Our client success team

The client success team ensures clients’ ongoing success on their innovation journey. They keep clients informed with key industry insights, swiftly handle HMRC claims, and manage contract renewals. With full oversight of the process, the team is dedicated to nurturing relationships and guaranteeing client success.

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Claire Walker

Client Success Lead
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Doug Ramsden

Client Success Associate

Our strategic projects team

Our Strategic Projects team is great at leading pivotal projects that help our business succeed, working together with different departments to get excellent results. With a keen focus on innovation and efficiency, this team is the cornerstone of our strategic planning and implementation efforts, ensuring we stay ahead in a dynamic market.

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Catalina Lohmeier

Chief of Staff
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Isabel Shapi

Data Lead

Our grants team

Our grants team combines expertise with a genuine commitment to helping you succeed. We’re here to simplify the process, offering tailored support from identifying opportunities to managing post-award reporting—turning bold ideas into impactful realities.

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Claire Flanagan

Grants Lead