I am a dedicated Indirect Tax professional with over 40 years experience gained in HMRC and through working for multinational companies with VAT registrations, manufacturing plants and warehouse/storage locations in various EU and non EU countries. In recent years my main focus has been on International Trade & Services, International Compliance, Tax audit preparation and negotiation, SAP Implementation and process improvements. I have been the VAT and Customs functional lead on numerous SAP upgrades and 2 implementations with sole responsibility for VAT and customs set up, including plants abroad, tax condition records and all reporting requirements.I am entrepreneurial, commercially minded and passionate about providing practical advice and effective solutions. I have previous experience of managing people and enjoy both leading and being part of a team.