Debbie is a Partner in KPMG’s Innovation Reliefs and Incentives team, supporting businesses throughout their innovation lifecycle - from funding to optimising tax reliefs available for innovation and technology over their life. With over 20 years of experience in corporate tax and deep expertise in R&D tax credits and Patent Box incentives, Debbie works with companies across all sectors to unlock value through tailored innovation strategies.
She leads a team dedicated to delivering practical, commercially focused solutions and has a strong track record of engaging with HMRC to ensure timely and robust outcomes for clients. Debbie’s leadership was recognised when her team won the North East Accountancy Awards 2017 “Tax Team of the Year” and were shortlisted again in 2025.