Zak is an R&D technical consultant helping innovative UK companies prove their eligibility for R&D Tax Relief. He specialises in civil engineering, construction and sustainability.
Zak joined GrantTree from Cast Consultancy, where he was a Strategic Advisory Consultant focusing on offsite, digital, and net zero for the real estate, housing, and construction sectors.
Zak holds a PhD in civil engineering and construction management from École Centrale de Lille. After receiving his doctorate, he spent six years as an R&D project manager at Chaire Construction 4.0, a civil engineering firm, and the Rabot Dutilleul Group, a construction services organisation, both based in Lille.
He then transferred to the University of Cambridge, where he worked as a scientific researcher, providing R&D expertise to startups and established businesses.
Zak then gained an MBA at INSEAD before moving into business consultancy.
Outside of work, Zak enjoys board games and cooking traditional food from around the world.
