Main Summit - Day 1 (Agenda Subject to Change)
- Emma Donnelly - Senior Managing Director, FTI CONSULTING
- Saranee de Silva - Transfer Pricing Policy Analyst, OECD
The Pillar 2 project has so far been viewed as one of the most significant reforms to the international tax landscape in decades, but how will implementation be impacted by the U.S.'s current stance? A global minimum tax of 15% and introduction of tax accounting concepts into tax law for the purposes of considering effective tax rates would represent a fundamental shift in the way businesses are taxed. On the ground, heavy global compliance and reporting obligations continue to place increased demands for data on finance teams and IT systems, and many countries have now adopted Pillar 2 into domestic legislation, with the multinational and domestic top up tax rules already in effect. This panel, assembling Pillar 2 Leads in their organisations, will discuss implementation status within their businesses or jurisdictions, and analise how the U.S. position, as well as responses from the OECD and EU, might shape the project going forward.
- Dragoș Dăncău - Global Tax Manager - Group Transfer Pricing, ERICSSON
- Michael Barbour - General Manager, Group Taxation, WESTPAC
- Adly Adly - Group Head of Tax, AGILITY
- Sebastine Odimma - Head of Tax, YELLOW CARD
- Katerina Perrou - Legal Counsel, GREEK TAX ADMINISTRATION
- Sorina van Kommer - Head of Knowledge, International Tax, DLA PIPER
In the fireside chat, Batanayi Katongera (Glencore) will talk about challenges and opportunities for international tax cooperation with Ilka Ritter (United Nations). The discussion will focus on how global tax governance has evolved over time alongside changes in the real economy and will delve into the current state of play of the negotiations of the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and what a new membership of the UN Tax Committee. The conversation will also consider the practical implications for multinational enterprises, including how shifting international norms may influence transfer pricing policies and tax risk management strategies.
- Ilka Ritter - Economic Affairs Officer, UNITED NATIONS
- Batanayi Katongera - Senior Transfer Pricing Counsel, GLENCORE
The session will cover US tax developments that are expected to be introduced in the first half of 2025. This will include specific regulations in the IRC that will be extended or modified as well any new regulations, proposed or existing, that will affect businesses in the US and internationally. Additionally, we will review the new administration’s position on non-US tax agreements, such as the OECD’s BEPS initiative, as well as local country tax initiatives, such as DSTs, and how the US might respond.
- Cedric Bernardeau - Senior Managing Director, Transactions – Tax & Transfer Pricing, FTI CONSULTING
- Nye Williams - Managing Director, Transfer Pricing, FTI CONSULTING
Join our expert panel as we examine the transfer pricing challenges arising from global mobility. We will discuss the implications of the location of senior decision makers on Permanent Establishments (PEs), the allocation of profits, and emerging risks such as remote work taxation and evolving regulatory scrutiny. Our discussion will provide practical insights on mitigating TP risks, maintaining compliance with local tax authorities, and aligning mobility strategies with OECD guidance, including anticipated updates on this critical issue.
- Dr. Lluís M. Fargas - Global Head of Tax, ARXADA
- Ala Ursu - Head of Transfer Pricing, NXP SEMICONDUCTORS
- Peter Brasted - Global Head of Transfer Pricing, IMPERIAL BRANDS
- Scott Campbell - Global Tax Strategy & Transfer Pricing, FOSSIL GROUP
- Simon Taylor - Partner, RSM
- Jeffrey Chan - Tax Principal, ANGLO AMERICAN
- Olga Anufriieva - Tax Director, SOFT SERVE INC
- Raj Bal - Global Head of Tax, Treasury & Customs, ARAMEX
- Himanshu Mishra - Country Head, International Tax and Transfer Pricing, UPS
- Saumyanil Deb - Head of Transfer Pricing, MENZIES
This panel will explore the transformative impact of Generative AI, Machine Learning, and other technological disruptors on transfer pricing. Our expert speakers will discuss how these innovations are enhancing TP policies, data analysis, risk assessment, compliance strategies, and interactions with tax authorities. We will examine how AI can streamline aspects of functional analyses, improve benchmarking accuracy, and support intangible asset valuation - while also addressing its limitations and regulatory challenges. Panellists will share real-world applications, benefits, and risks of integrating AI into transfer pricing processes in an evolving global tax landscape.
- Brandon de la Houssaye - Vice President, Tax, WALMART
- Peter Robinson - Associate Director - Global Transfer Pricing Policy & Strategy, ASTRAZENECA
- Izabela Pienkowska - Senior Tax Manager, ARROW ELECTRONICS
- Tom Nuorivaara - Head of Product, AI, AIBIDIA
- Sean McNama - Partner, RSM
This panel comes together to discuss tax transformation and digitalisation. The discussion will focus on people and processes as much as the technological transformation underpinning the rapid evolution of the tax function. The topics to be discussed include:
- Dealing with the increased burden of tax administration
- Increasing transparency and improving the efficiency of tax operations
- Designing and implementing a successful tax technology strategy; and
- Solving data issues hindering the consistency of the tax compliance processes
- Hallie Petersen - Director of Tax, TravelPerk
- Joao Babo - Transfer Pricing Director, OTIS ELEVATOR CO.
- Noah Gaoua - Tax Director, ROCHE GROUP
- Jenny Himsley - CEO, ARKK
The current international trade landscape, shaped by Trump-era tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions, is already significantly impacting transfer pricing strategies and pushing Corporations to reassess supply chains to mitigate increased costs from tariffs, customs, and duties. This session will analyse the complexity of this situation for corporates as well as examine of the future may hold to this most consequential of developments for global transfer pricing professionals.
- Önder Albayrak - Head of Transfer Pricing, SANOFI
- Amit Shrestha - Global Director - Tax Strategy and Transfer Pricing, DIAGEO
- Scott Campbell - Global Tax Strategy & Transfer Pricing, FOSSIL GROUP
- Siobhan Kingsbury - Global Customs & Excise Manager, PERNOD RICARD
- Jose Valero - Tax Director, EMEIA and Global Transfer Pricing, BURBERRY
- Cedric Bernardeau - Senior Managing Director, Transactions – Tax & Transfer Pricing, FTI CONSULTING
- Mark Houtzager - EMEA Tax Leader, STARBUCKS
- Irina Muskovitz - Global Tax Director, OIA GLOBAL
- Annette Kiese - Head of Group Tax, EURONEXT
- Joris Nijhuis - Partner Transfer Pricing, TAXTIMBRE