Speakers

Christopher Penfold is Commercial Director at ForrestBrown, where he leads the firm’s growth strategy and client engagement across the UK’s innovation economy. He works closely with high-growth companies to help them access R&D tax relief and wider innovation incentives, ensuring claims are optimised, compliant, and aligned with commercial objectives. With a strong background in business development and professional services, most recently within a Big Four firm, Christopher is focused on building long-term partnerships with founders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders. He is particularly passionate about supporting venture-backed businesses as they scale, translating complex tax policy into clear, practical value.