Core Instructors
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and influential in-house tax leader through TEI’s premier Tax Leadership Academy.
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.

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

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.

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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