Teresa Lara

Group Head of Tax at ARISTON

Global tax and governance executive with more than 20 years’ experience across leading consulting firms (Accenture and BCG) and the music technology sector (Ableton), operating in complex, international and high-growth environments. She recently joined Ariston Education, an EQT-backed portfolio company, marking a strategic move into the private equity-backed environment and the education sector. She has a strong track record of building and leading international tax functions, advising executive teams on strategy, risk and governance, and supporting business transformation, organisational growth and sustainable value creation. Her experience spans executive leadership, board responsibilities and start-up investment. Recognised for sound judgement, disciplined execution and the ability to build high-performing teams, she brings a pragmatic, people-centred leadership style, with a strong focus on accountability, resilience and long-term value creation.