Damian Smyth

  1. Damian Smyth has been Swanson Reed’s Chief Executive Officer since July 1st 2013.
  2. Damian is supported by a diverse team of well-rounded professionals with qualifications in Engineering, Law, Accounting/Tax, Communications and Science.
  3. Damian prides himself on seeking to attain maximum legal R&D Tax entitlements available to his clients, whilst maintaining a positive relationship with regulators in order to promote
  4. integrity and sustainability of R&D Tax Programmes.
  5. He began his career in general tax advisory and has been a Director of Swanson Reed since 2008.
  6. He has an interest in forward tax planning and substantiation advice. <learn more>
  7. He is part of a think-tank that is lobbying Congress to adapt a U.K style Patent Box. <learn more>
  8. Damian is regularly quoted in the media on developments in R&D Tax Systems and regularly authors papers which are published in leading academic papers on taxation matters, including by The Tax Institute.
  9. Damian is passionate about fitness and is a die-hard NFL and College Football Fan.

Professional and Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction
  • Member of Chartered Accountants ANZ
  • Member of the Tax Institute
  • Registered Tax Preparer and Tax Agent