Sandra is a senior Partner in the PwC R&D team in Sydney, with over 20 years of experience in the field of R&D Incentives and Government programs centred on innovation. Sandra is also a member of PwC’s Board of Partners, the Governance Board of the PwC Australia of which she sits on several sub-committees including being Chair of the Finance and Operations Committee. Sandra is also a member of the PwC Asia Pacific Governance Board.

In her R&D role, Sandra has been active in the national debate on the importance of innovation in the economy and the critical role that Government plays to attract and retain innovation in Australia. Sandra sits on the National Reference Group which provides industry-relevant feedback and insights to Government on the operation of the R&D Tax Incentive Program.

Sandra continues to liaise with all policy stakeholders on Tax Reform relating to innovation. She has provided insights and modifications to R&D Tax Incentive program to focus on continuing investment in innovation in Australia.

Sandra assists many Australian companies identify and track R&D activities in their business and assisted them in accessing Government support for undertaking R&D in Australia. Her portfolio of clients range from entrepreneurs to MNC’s.

Implications of R&D tax incentive changes announced in Federal Budget 2018
Meet Our Panelist: Sandra Boswell