Six new Q4 2022 Managing Director appointments bolster A&M’s international tax, sales and use tax, global transaction tax, and executive compensation expertise globally 

New York– November 17, 2022 – Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, LLC (A&M Taxand), an affiliate of leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), has appointed Adam Scheele and Evan Gamble, Kevin Lewis, Eric Renner, Matthew Roche in the U.S. and James Harris in London as Managing Directors. These hires, along with seven other recent senior joiners, represent the latest strategic phase of A&M Taxand’s 2022 double-digit growth and expanding expertise around the world. 

Ernie Perez, the Global Practice Leader of A&M Taxand, noted, “Our growth demonstrates our commitment to providing clients with the sound strategic leadership necessary for solving complex problems. A&M’s integrated platform and freedom from audit conflicts furthers our ability to serve as tax advisors and to attract entrepreneurial, operational practitioners who can help clients maximize value.” 

Mr. Scheele specializes in sales and use and indirect tax with extensive experience advising energy sector portfolio companies. Mr. Gamble focuses on international tax issues and works with clients on cross-border transactions, international business structuring matters, and U.S. international tax compliance and provision concerns.  Mr. Roche brings nearly 20 years of experience in all aspects of modern software design, development, and deployment related to digital tax services. His extensive experience spans from hands-on full-stack software engineering and architecting complex systems to growing and leading multiple teams and working directly with Tax and Finance stakeholders.

Mr. Lewis and Mr. Renner advise private equity (PE) firms and strategic corporate buyers on global transaction tax concerns, help solve for risks related to U.S. and multinational target companies and create value with the structuring of proposed investments. Both come with extensive leadership experience and will be key in delivering the growth strategy of global transaction tax team in key markets like Boston and Dallas.

Mr. Harris brings 20 years of experience in advising company boards on all aspects of executive remuneration strategy, design and implementation.

Marvin Rust, a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Taxand U.K. and head of A&M Taxand Europe, said “As companies and organizations seek leaders to guide them through complexity and change, they need executive compensation plans that keep pace. James’ deep knowledge of best practices for implementing effective executive renumeration programs, bolsters our offering to help clients drive change and mitigate against future risks.”

Adam Benson, a Managing Director and U.S. leader of Alvarez & Marsal’s Global Transaction Tax Advisory practice, said, “Kevin and Eric joining the firm demonstrates our commitment to helping PE and corporate clients solve for complex tax issues, mitigate tax risks and identify value creation opportunities, globally and regionally. Despite increasing market volatility, we are committed to the growth of our practice and see numerous client and talent opportunities in key markets like Boston and Dallas. Their collective knowledge and experience enhance our ability to support clients through disruption and execute on our growth strategy.”

Tyler Horton, Managing Director and leader of A&M U.S. Federal, State & Local and Sales & Use Tax, International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Digital Tax Services and Private Client Services, said, “The tax terrain is becoming increasingly complex. Our growth signals the market’s ongoing need for solutions that address tax burdens as well as anticipate future challenges. In addition to aligning with A&M’s operational heritage and results-driven mindset, our new senior leaders advance our ability to serve as strategic advisors.”

About Alvarez & Marsal

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About Alvarez & Marsal Taxand

Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, an affiliate of Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a leading global professional services firm, is an independent tax group made up of experienced tax professionals dedicated to providing customized tax advice to clients and investors across a broad range of industries. Its professionals extend A&M’s commitment to offering clients a choice in advisors who are free from audit-based conflicts of interest and bring an unyielding commitment to delivering responsive client service. A&M Taxand has offices in major metropolitan markets throughout the U.S. and serves the U.K. from its base in London.

Alvarez & Marsal Taxand is a founder of Taxand, the world’s largest independent tax organization, which provides high quality, integrated tax advice worldwide. Taxand professionals, including almost 550 partners and more than 2,500 advisors in 50 countries, grasp both the fine points of tax and the broader strategic implications, helping you mitigate risk, manage your tax burden and drive the performance of your business. 

To learn more, visit: AlvarezandMarsal.com or Taxand.com

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