Ian Wheldon
Group Head of Tax & Corporate Structuring at DICO Group- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Venture Capital
Columbia Business SchoolMar, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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DICO Group
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Head of Tax & Corporate Structuring
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Agility
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Kuwait
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Head of Tax & Corporate Structuring
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Jan 2014 - Sep 2022
Oversea the governance, compliance, advisory and reporting requirements for the Groups tax strategy and framework and provide tax support and advice to Agility’s Business Units and subsidiaries. Management of a tax team that operates as a business partner, gaining a deep, end-to-end understanding of various service lines and their initiatives and projects from a taxation, transfer pricing and structuring perspective. Ensuring that the Agility Tax Strategy and Framework provides a consistent and effective approach to managing Agility tax and structuring related activities and that all identified tax risks are managed in an efficient and transparent manner. Lead the development and implementation of Group functional policies, systems, processes, procedures and controls covering all areas of tax so that relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled. Represents Agility from a Tax perspective vis-a-vis regulatory authorities and other relevant stakeholders ensuring adherence with defined corporate guidelines. Lead effective coordination across subsidiaries to harmonise tax frameworks and strategies to ensure adequate risk practices across Agility. Overall responsibility for the activities and work of the Team by providing formal and informal feedback to ensure that all work within the Tax Team is carried out in an efficient manner and in accordance with individual agreed targets Restructuring lead for the sale of GIL to DSV for $4.6B USD
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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International Tax Leader Kuwait
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Feb 2011 - Jan 2014
Built the Kuwait international tax practice from the ground up. Served major Kuwait companies and families in all areas of international taxation.
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International tax director - Libya
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Feb 2010 - Feb 2011
Responsible for growing inbound and outbound work for the Tripoli EY office. Dealing daily with large global multinational clients looking to do business in the country. Considered an expert in Libyan taxation.
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Sysco
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Tax Director
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Mar 2009 - Feb 2010
Responsible for tax planning, negotiations with tax authorities on audits Active part of Sysco acquisitions/mergers team. Completed 5 large transactions and subsequent integration Removal of excess legal entities saving on legal fees, tax compliance fees and intercompany transactions Implemented system to track tax filings in each country Conducted APA with Tax Authorities Managed tax controversy in multiple jurisdictions Worked with outside service providers/consultants to save the company money
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager ITS
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Mar 2008 - Mar 2009
Provided Eastern Europe solutions for clients in relation to their international tax matters. Provided Eastern Europe solutions for clients in relation to their international tax matters.
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Education
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Alliance Manchester Business School - MBA
Global Executive MBA