Meet the Team
Our team can work with you to improve your return on investment in innovation. We help ambitious businesses with R&D Tax Incentive, Grant Strategy, Multi-Partner Collaborations and IP centric projects across the medtech, biotech, food and beverage, recycling, software and manufacturing industries.
Mathew Mclean
Principal
Matt assists businesses to secure funding for R&D and commercialisation projects.
Matt and the team at Intellect Labs have helped lead successful funding bids from the Medical Research Future Fund, Modern Manufacturing Initiative, Cooperative Research Centres Program, the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, and state-based funding initiatives.
Prior to starting Intellect Labs, Matt headed up the Brisbane Innovation Incentives practice in a large ASX-listed IP advisory group and worked in incentives teams at large chartered accounting firms for over 10 years.
Matt is a registered tax agent with a Master of Taxation (International Tax), a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Shaun van Dijk
Principal
Shaun is a co-founding Principal at Intellect Labs and provides expertise to support companies investing in R&D and IP development.
For 15 years, Shaun has assisted start-ups, SMEs and large ASX listed companies to successfully access tax benefits via the federal R&D Tax Incentive program. Shaun provides value to his clients through an ability to manage all aspects of the R&D claim process including advising companies on the implementation of improved processes to better manage their R&D initiatives, maximise potential tax benefits, and to support the commercialisation of IP stemming from these activities.
Shaun has tertiary qualifications in Law, Science (majoring in Drug Design & Development) and Commerce and holds a Chartered Accounting qualification with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Stephanie Varidel
Operations Manager
Stephanie is the Operations Manager for Intellect Labs with a particular interest in impact businesses who are solving challenges in Australia and the world. Stephanie drives operational success at Intellect Labs by overseeing People & Culture, Technology, Finance, and Marketing functions of the firm.
With 10+ years’ experience working in operational and support roles for small, medium and large professional services firms, Stephanie has significant experience in efficient and quality project delivery, process improvement and team engagement.
Stephanie holds a Certificate IV in Business Administration and is currently completing a Bachelor of Business Management through QUT.
Shane Price
Senior Manager
Shane is a Senior Manager at Intellect Labs. He is a qualified solicitor and has over 15 years’ tax experience.
Shane led the ATO team responsible for implementing the OECD BEPS Multilateral Instrument and provided technical support for Treasury’s tax treaty expansion program. This experience gives him a valuable insight into the workings of the ATO and other tax administrations.
Shane has a wealth of experience in international tax and advising on cross jurisdictional issues in both public and private practice, having previously worked for Big-4 firms and as a tax partner of a large law firm. Shane advises clients on accessing the R&D Tax Incentive program through an international tax lens which takes into consideration the interaction between the R&DTI and broader tax measures.
Shane is a Chartered Tax Adviser, with tertiary qualifications in Law and Commerce, including a Masters in Law (Taxation).
Siobhan Malone
Consultant
Siobhan is a consultant at Intellect Labs dedicated to supporting Australian researchers, inventors and innovators.
With hands-on experience in biomedical research from placements at the Critical Care Research Group and the Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Siobhan brings a practical understanding of R&D to her role.
Siobhan’s educational background includes qualifications in Chemical and Biological Engineering, as well as Bioengineering Science.
Dale Prebble
Consultant
Dale is a consultant at Intellect Labs, dedicated to assisting companies engaged in R&D to maximise their tax benefits and secure funding through the government grant pipeline. With a commitment to helping companies to maximise their R&D benefit while managing risk, Dale brings a unique research focused lens that he applies in preparing comprehensive R&D claims and grant applications.
Dale has a background in manufacturing, construction, and academic research. His research centered around the discovery of organic molecules from the marine environment and their biomedical applications.
Dale holds a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science (majoring in Marine Chemical Sciences), an honours degree in Science (majoring in Organic Chemistry) and a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry.
Advisory Board
Our Advisors have extensive experience in intellectual property, business strategy and client delivery. They help us to ensure that our people, systems, service and delivery strategies are planned and executed in a way that benefits our clients by maximising their return on investment in innovation.
Kylie Sprott
Advisor
Mark Bisset
Advisor
A day at Intellect Labs
Watch as our Operations Manager Steph takes you through what innovation means to her and what she loves about working at Intellect Labs.