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Alexander Brenchley

Software R&D Consultant

Over 35 years' experience in software development and IT consultancy across global financial institutions.

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Alexander Brenchley

Software R&D Consultant

Expertise & perspective

Expertise

  • Over 35 years' experience in software development and IT consultancy across global financial institutions.
  • Enterprise systems implementation and technical project management for major banking clients, including JPMorgan and Chase Manhattan Bank.
  • Deep knowledge of software architecture, systems integration, and large-scale digital transformation programmes.
  • Five years' specialist R&D tax advisory — preparing and reviewing high-value R&D Corporation Tax Credit claims for technology, IT, and software companies.
  • Detailed knowledge of the Irish R&D tax regime, as laid out in Revenue Guidelines and international OECD Frascati Manual principles.
  • Expert assessment of qualifying software and IT R&D activities, including AI, machine learning, bespoke system development, and IT infrastructure.
  • Proven track record advising global multinationals on complex, multi-system technology environments across financial services, FinTech, and beyond.

Qualifications & accreditation

Professional & academic qualifications

  • Politics, Philosophy, Economics BSc – University College London (UCL)

Career & experience

Alex brings over 35 years of hands-on IT and software consultancy experience.

With a career spanning major global financial institutions including JPMorgan, Chase Manhattan Bank, and Bank Austria Creditanstalt. Since November 2021, Alex has served as Lead Software/IT R&D Tax Consultant for InnoFund, bridging technical software engineering with strategic tax advisory. Over five years, he has built specialist expertise in evaluating qualifying software and IT activities against OECD Frascati Manual principles and statutory R&D tax frameworks, focusing on technology companies, digital innovation, and high-value R&D Tax Credit claims.

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