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Divya Taneja

Global Tax & Finance Strategic Leader | Empaneled Independent Director | 25 Yrs in Big 4 & MNCs | Global roles, with 30+ nationalities | Leading Strategic Tax, Financial, Structuring, M&A, Pillar2, Advisory & Compliance
25.2 yrs experienceManagement Consulting
Aug 2023

The move

MoveMcKinsey & Company ETG
TitleCorporate Tax Director - Global Finance Global Head of Financial Reporting & Taxation
LocationGurugram Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveYes · India United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE2.8
Total experience25.2 years
ETG headcount5,001-10,000 employees
ETG industryFood and Beverage Services
ETG HQMoka, Mauritius
ETG typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Global Head of Financial Reporting & TaxationAug 2023 — Present
    ETG· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Corporate Tax Director - Global FinanceAug 2020 — Jul 2023
    McKinsey & Company· Gurugram, Haryana, India· Full-time
  3. Head of Tax Reporting & Filing - UKMar 2017 — Aug 2020
    Shell
  4. PwC Middle East North Africa - Senior Tax Manager - International Tax and Global StructuringMar 2008 — Feb 2017
    PwC
  5. PwC India - International Tax, M&A, Structuring2005 — Mar 2008
    PwC
  6. Senior Associate2003 — 2005
    KPMG in India
  7. Associate2001 — 2003
    Ernst & Young

Education

Top skills

Commercial FinanceCorporate FinanceOrganizational LeadershipGlobal taxationTax ComplianceAnalytical Skills

About

A visionary Global Tax and Finance strategy leader with almost 25 years of global experience across Big 4 firms and MNCs. I specialize in leading high-impact global strategy, cross-border initiatives and advising senior leadership—including CxOs, Partners, and Managing Directors—on complex tax, financial strategies, cross different industries and countries. My expertise spans Global Tax Structuring, M&A, OECD & BEPS Pillar 2, Tax policy & frameworks, and regulatory compliance. I’ve led multi-million $ projects, built and led high-performing global teams, and driven strategic negotiations that deliver measurable business value.With true global experience working with 50+ nationalities, I thrive in dynamic, multi project environments and bring a unique blend of technical depth, c

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