R&D Tax Expert Scott Olding Joins RSM Australia

Scott Olding has been appointed as Partner in the Research & Development (R&D) Tax division at RSM Australia. Based in Sydney, he joins the firm as part of its continued growth and expansion in R&D tax advisory. He brings 30 years of experience across professional services, innovation and research and development. His background combines leadership in R&D tax incentives and government grants with first-hand experience developing and commercialising new technology. Before joining RSM Australia, Scott spent eight years as a Partner at KPMG and previously held a Partner role at KPMG New Zealand. He also co-founded Robovoid Pty Ltd in 2018, serving as its Director and helping develop and commercialise sustainable engineering solutions for the construction industry. Alongside this, he co-founded Advanced Science and Engineering Pty Ltd. His career also includes serving as Chief Executive Officer of Tentacle CM&I, a data-driven business focused on predictive modelling and analytics. Across KPMG, KPMG New Zealand, Robovoid, Advanced Science and Engineering and Tentacle CM&I, he has led R&D tax incentive and government grants teams across Australia and New Zealand.