SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced that Jason Dunnachie has joined the Firm as a Principal and Practice Leader of the Research and Development (R&D) practice in Australia. Based in Sydney, he will work with clients across Australia, Asia-Pacific, and worldwide.

Dunnachie has specialised in R&D tax incentives for nearly 30 years and spent most of his career at a Big 4 accounting firm where he held numerous leadership roles and was the most senior member of that firm�s Australian Global Investment and Innovation Incentives team.

�Jason is a prominent leader in the Research and Development sector in the Asia-Pacific region,� said Jon Sweet, Ryan President of European and Asia-Pacific Operations. �By combining the strength of Ryan�s existing R&D practice with Jason�s professional background, knowledge of the R&D space, and leadership capabilities, our R&D practice is poised to lead the industry and better serve clients in Australia and worldwide.�

Dunnachie assists clients across all industries and of varying sizes. He has an excellent track record in successfully defending contested claims via negotiation, and when necessary, litigation. A leading expert in innovation and investment incentives, Dunnachie is at the forefront of policy discussions and has contributed to the debate on R&D tax incentive reform.

�I am excited to have joined a firm with a true global outlook,� said Dunnachie. �Ryan�s approach to working with global clients and enabling teams to work across borders is something that other firms can only aspire to.�

Dunnachie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with specialisation in taxation from Western Sydney University. He is a registered tax agent, and a member of the Australian Government National R&D Reference Group.

About Ryan

Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. The Firm provides an integrated suite of international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including cost management, compliance, consulting, and technology services. Ryan is a 10-time recipient of the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognised as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan�s multidisciplinary team of more than 4,100 professionals and associates serves over 21,000 clients in more than 60 countries, including many of the world�s most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com/asia-pacific. �Ryan� and �Firm� refer to the global organisational network and may refer to one or more of the member firms of Ryan International, each of which is a separate legal entity.

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