T a x advisor with 19 years of experience in consulting (BIG 4 firms: Arthur Andersen and Price Waterhouse) and industry (Procter & Gamble, Unilever, DuPont, GlaxoSmithKline). Recognized as successful negotiator, hard-working professional with excellent communication skills. Specialized in managing projects focused on delivering results. Experience in FMCG, IT, pharmaceutical, chemical, banking and automotive industries. Experience in managing projects related to SAP implementations in the area of t a x, optimising t a x processes and outsourcing of t a x processes.

Example projects completed as an independent t a x advisor: Review and verification of the group's compliance with the Swiss t a x rulings requirements in the region, optimising regional cash flows through transfer price planning; creating regional transfer pricing strategies, policies and documentation procedures; regional implementations of the VAT T a x Pack 2010; optimizing regional billing chains from VAT and customs point of view, optimising VAT and customs related business processes; implementing the Swiss principal structures; transfer pricing defense strategies and documentation, pan-European transfer pricing studies including benchmark analyses; redesigning the transfer price adjustments process; optimizing the process of FAS 109 and FIN 48 reporting; managing t a x audits, negotiations with t a x and customs authorities, t a x and customs court cases. EU, CH, CEE and US (Subpart F) t a x jurisdictions.