Leigh Pearce

Leigh Pearce is a seasoned professional in the field of research and development tax incentives, currently serving as Director of R&D Tax Incentive at BDO in Australia since August 2018. Prior to this role, Pearce was a Manager in Incentives and Innovation at PwC from March 2015 to June 2018, assisting clients with the R&D tax incentive application process. Earlier experience includes a position as Project Manager at BPH Energy Ltd / Cortical Dynamics Ltd, where Pearce led a multidisciplinary team in bringing the Brain Anaesthesia Response (BAR) monitor from prototype to clinical trials. Additionally, time was spent as a Research Scientist at Telethon Kids Institute focusing on immune responses in children. Academic credentials include an MBA from Curtin University, a course in Commercialisation Management from The University of Western Australia, and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from Murdoch University.