Leadership

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

Consulting

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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Will Granger

Deputy Head of Consulting
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Vishnu Pillai

R&D Tax Manager
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Dr Arwyn Evans

R&D Tax Manager
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Dr Claire Flanagan

Grants Lead
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Chris Heath

Manager - Delivery
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Lu Edwards

Senior R&D Tax Consultant (Maternity leave)
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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
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Madeleine Dawkins

R&D Tax Analyst
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Simran Kaur

R&D Tax Analyst
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Peter Hicken

R&D Tax Analyst

R&D Compliance

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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Nathan Glover

R&D Enquiry Associate
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Haseeb Malik

R&D Tax Consultant
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Ben Yardley

Compliance Analyst

Business Development

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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Sarah Watters

Business Development Analyst

Client Success

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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Doug Ramsden

Client Success Associate

Operations

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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Catalina Lohmeier

Chief of Staff
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Anna Stevens

Operations Associate
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Lily McKeown

Operations Analyst
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Isabel Shapi

Data Lead

Marketing

Our marketing team work to make sure as many people as possible are benefiting from R&D funding. From website development to content creation, they’re experts in getting the Kene’s 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

Finance

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