Alun Needham
About Alun Needham
Alun Needham serves as the Principal Director of Government Incentives at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in helping high-tech start-ups and multinational corporations access government funding, particularly in sectors such as life sciences and IT.
Work at KPMG Australia
Alun Needham has been serving as Principal Director - Government Incentives at KPMG Australia since 2019. In this role, he is based in Melbourne and focuses on assisting clients in navigating government funding opportunities. His experience in this position builds on his previous role at KPMG, where he worked as Director - Government Incentives from 2016 to 2019. His tenure at KPMG highlights his commitment to supporting high-tech start-ups and multinational corporations in securing funding to foster growth and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Alun Needham holds a Master's Degree in Physics from the University of Melbourne, which he completed in 1991. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Science from the same institution, graduating in 1989. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in government incentives and funding strategies, particularly in sectors such as life sciences, health technologies, IT, and food manufacturing.
Background
Before joining KPMG, Alun Needham accumulated extensive experience in various roles. He served as a Business Incentives Specialist at EY for 20 years, from 1996 to 2016. He also worked at AusIndustry as a Customer Service Manager from 1994 to 1996. Additionally, he was a Board member at BioMelbourne Network from 2011 to 2018, contributing to the development of the biotechnology sector in Melbourne. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of government funding mechanisms.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Alun Needham has played a significant role in helping companies access government funding. He actively supports high-growth businesses by identifying funding opportunities and guiding them through the application process. His work emphasizes the importance of R&D reporting and compliance, fostering a collaborative environment within organizations. His contributions have been particularly impactful in sectors that face unique challenges in securing government support.