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Dr Nicole van der Laak
Associate Director, Government Incentives – Tax – EY New Zealand
I am a material scientist, passionate about innovation and the translation of research and ideas so they have impact on the world. I love the ocean, being outdoors and spending time with my two boys.
Nicole is an R&D tax incentive specialist and the Grant Services lead for New Zealand. She has a PhD in materials science from the University of Cambridge, UK and has worked in a variety of roles, including academic science, deep tech start-ups and the energy storage industry in New Zealand, Australia, the UK and Hong Kong. She has also worked in the New Zealand university sector as a commercialisation manager. Nicole is passionate about innovation and building innovation capability to build a better working world.
How Nicole is shaping the future with confidence
“I’m passionate about driving innovation and strengthening capability to create a better working world. My focus is on fostering ideas, enabling growth, and turning challenges into opportunities that deliver lasting impact for businesses and communities.”