byran theunisen

Byran Theunisen

Chief Operating Officer, Tax & Legal, Asia Pacific Region

KPMG in Singapore

Byran is the Chief Operating Officer, Tax & Legal, for the KPMG Asia Pacific Region based in Singapore. With 16 years of experience in tax, his specialization spans corporate tax, global mobility, and government incentives.

During his time with KPMG New Zealand, Byran worked with some of the country’s largest companies on domestic and cross-border tax matters, collaborating extensively with KPMG offices across the Asia Pacific region and globally.

He played a pivotal role in re-establishing the R&D tax incentive practice in New Zealand, contributing to tax policy and legislative initiatives. Prior to his current role, Byran led the R&D practice in Auckland as a partner showcasing his leadership and technical acumen.

  1. Areas of expertise
    • Corporate Tax
    • Global Mobility
    • Grants
    • R&D Tax Credits
    • Tax Policy & Legislation
    • Global Account Management. ​
  2. Education & qualification
    • LLB / BCom – The University of Auckland
  3. Accreditations

    Byran has held leadership roles in Rotary, has undertaken various community volunteering activities including as a youth mentor for high school boys, and was an active member of Toastmasters.​