PwC brings on international tax policy expert, William Morris, as Global Tax Policy Leader

PwC brings on international tax policy expert, William Morris, as Global Tax Policy Leader

(IN BRIEF) PwC has announced the appointment of William Morris as their new Global Tax Policy Leader, effective July 1, 2023. Morris, who has been a member of PwC’s Global Tax Policy team for the past six years and most recently served as Deputy Global Tax Policy Leader, will be taking over from Stef van Weeghel, who will be retiring at the end of June 2023. Morris brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously advised companies on navigating the ever-evolving international business landscape.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 26-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — PwC, an international professional services brand of firms, announces the appointment of William Morris as the Global Tax Policy Leader, effective July 1, 2023. Will has been a member of PwC’s Global Tax Policy team for the past six years, most recently serving as PwC’s Deputy Global Tax Policy Leader. He will be replacing Stef van Weeghel, who will be retiring at the end of June 2023.

Carol Stubbings, Global Tax and Legal Services Leader of PwC UK, said, “I am delighted to welcome Will as the new Global Tax Policy Leader. It is a crucial time for tax policy and Will’s experience at PwC and in the industry, advising businesses and working with governments and international organizations, will be invaluable. I would also like to thank Stef for his invaluable leadership and contribution during a period of tremendous change in the global tax policy landscape.”

Will brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously advised companies on navigating the ever-evolving international business landscape. Prior to joining PwC, Will spent 17 years at General Electric directing GE’s Global Tax Policy Program. He also worked at the IRS from 1995 to 1997 and in the Office of Tax Policy at the United States Department of the Treasury from 1997 to 2000. Will has also been closely involved with the OECD BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) and Digital Tax projects as chair of the Business at OECD (BIAC) Tax Committee from 2012 to 2022.

William Morris, Deputy Global Tax Policy Leader of PwC US, said, “I am honored to take on this role and look forward to working with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients as we navigate through the increasingly complex international tax policy landscape, while also keeping a firm focus on how good tax policy can create economic growth and jobs across the world.”

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SOURCE: PwC