Alex Lundy

Principal, Research and DevelopmentGovernment Funding

Manchester

Office

Manchester
6th and 10th Floors, Orange Tower
Media City, UK, M50 2HF
+44 161 609 0630

Expertise

Government Funding

Overview

Alex Lundy is a Principal in Ryan’s Research and Development (R&D) practice, based in the Firm’s Media City office, where he leads the delivery of innovation funding services across multiple disciplines. He oversees large, multidisciplinary teams supporting clients with R&D tax credits, grant funding, capital allowances, patent box, land remediation relief, and energy tax relief, helping organizations fund innovation while maintaining compliance.

With more than 15 years of experience leading tax and advisory teams, Alex brings a strong operational and client-focused approach to service delivery. He is responsible for managing more than 100 tax specialists and for building and expanding client relationships across the innovation funding landscape. Prior to joining Ryan, Alex held senior leadership roles within innovation funding and real estate advisory firms, where he drove service-line expansion, doubled revenue over a five-year period, and led large-scale teams delivering consistent, high-quality client outcomes. His leadership emphasizes scalability, accountability, and disciplined execution.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor of Business Studies, Business/Commerce, Manchester Metropolitan University

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Research and Development, Ryan, Media City office

  • Leads delivery of six innovation funding service lines across R&D and capital incentives

  • Manages and develops a team of more than 100 tax specialists

  • Drives client growth, opportunity identification, and compliance oversight

Operations Director, innovation funding consultancy

  • Led growth of innovation funding and property tax service lines

  • Drove revenue expansion prior to firm acquisition by Ryan

Client Services Director, real estate advisory services firm

Head of Service Delivery, real estate advisory services firm

Surveyor Revenue Development Manager, real estate advisory services firm

Rating Audit Manager, real estate advisory services firm

Rating Auditor, real estate advisory services firm