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2027 Tax Leadership Academy 

Elevate Your Leadership Skills:
Join the Premier Leadership Program for In-House Tax Professionals

Develop the leadership, communication, and strategic skills needed to become a more effective 
and influential in-house tax leader through TEI’s premier Tax Leadership Academy.

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In today’s complex and rapidly changing tax environment, technical expertise alone isn’t enough to lead effectively. TEI’s Tax Leadership Academy helps you take the next step in your leadership journey. Through practical leadership training, mentorship, peer collaboration, and access to experienced tax executives, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to lead your team, influence key stakeholders, navigate change, and advance your career.

Your Next Level of Tax Leadership

Leadership Skills for In-House Tax — Develop expertise in negotiation, communication, change management, and strategic leadership.

Mentorship & Peer Learning — Learn from experienced tax executives, TEI leaders, and fellow emerging leaders.

Expert Faculty & Guest Speakers — Gain insights from seasoned tax leaders, C-suite executives, and former government officials.

Practical Tools You Can Apply — Access leadership toolkits and real-world strategies to use in your daily role.

Exclusive TEI Conference Access — Receive complimentary registration for TEI’s Midyear and Annual Conferences to expand your network and learn from leading tax professionals.

Flexible Learning & CPE — Participate in a blended virtual and in-person program, including exclusive conference workshops, and earn up to 20.0 CPE credits.

Core Instructors

Lionel Nobre

Vice President Tax, Latin America

Dell Technologies

Josie Scalia

Vice President of Tax

CAE

Scott Tincher

Director, Taxation

Larry Pociask

Vice President, Tax & Treasury

Primient

Guest Speakers and Instructors

Peter A. Barnes

Senior International Tax Counsel; Deputy International Tax Counsel

General Electric (22 years); U.S. Department of Treasury

Speaking topic

Building and Sustaining High-Performing Tax Teams

Eric Bouchard

Chief Financial Officer

Axiom

 

 

Speaking topic

Adaptability in Communications

Sophie Chatel

Member of Parliament (Pontiac)

Former Head of Tax Treaty Unit, OECD

 

Speaking topic

Leading Through Change

Tom Cullinan

Tax Attorney
Former Acting IRS Chief of Staff and Counselor to the IRS Commissioner

Speaking topic

Negotiation and Influence

Ana Mendez Darby

Regional Vice President

TEI Region 9

 

 

Speaking topic

Leading Through Change

Sandhya Edupuganty

Vice President of Tax

Sabre Corporation

 

 

Speaking topic

Optimizing Partnerships with External Service Providers

Jeffrey Friedman

Partner

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

 

 

Speaking topic

Optimizing Partnerships with External Service Providers

Tricia Grady

Senior Vice President, Tax

Hyatt

 

 

Speaking topic

Building and Sustaining High-Performing Tax Teams

Wayne Hamilton

TEI Senior Vice President 

 

 

 

Speaking topic

Negotiation and Influence

Wayne Monfries

SVP, Head of Global Tax, Visa

 

 

 

Speaking topic

Adaptability in Communications

Bob Stack

Tax Attorney
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary (International Tax Affairs - IRS)

 

Speaking topic

Building and Sustaining High Performing Tax Teams

Build Skills. Lead Change. Drive Results.

Strengthen leadership skills for in-house tax.

Communicate, negotiate, and influence effectively.

Change is constant, but direction shouldn't be guesswork. TEI's Tax Leadership Academy equips current and aspiring tax leaders with the insights, strategies, and leadership skills needed to navigate change, influence stakeholders, develop high-performing teams, and drive organizational success.

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Lead teams and navigate organizational change.

Apply practical tools to real-world challenges.

Build professional networks through mentorship and peer learning.

Align tax priorities with broader business objectives.

The Tax Leadership Academy has been an exceptional experience that exceeded my expectations.

The program is extremely well crafted to provide a set of soft skills development. It is really great.

I look forward to applying the knowledge and skills gained from this program in my professional journey.

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