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Stavros Soupashis

Director / Direct Tax And Policy
NICOSIA

Summary

Experienced advisor with a demonstrated history of working in the legal and accounting industry. Skilled in International Tax Consulting, Contract Law, Tax, EU Tax Law, Fiscal State Aid and Corporate Law.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director / Direct Tax And Policy

PwC Cyprus
11.2020 - Current

Member of the tax advisory department of PwC dealing with domestic and international tax matters. Specialised in Fiscal State Aid, International Tax, Tax Reporting and Pillar 2. Member of the Tax Policy Team of PwC Cyprus.

  • Supervising a team of 7 persons;
  • Manager in charge of a varied portfolio of clients;
  • Member of the Tax Policy Team of PwC Cyprus;
  • Member of technical groups of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus;
  • Co-Driver of the PwC European Direct Tax Group;
  • Spearheading PwC Cyprus' Pillar 2 offering (assisting clients with operational readiness, gap and Pillar 2 advisory;
  • Tutor of PwC's International Tax Academy.

Group Tax Manager

Windstorm Group of Companies
11.2019 - 11.2020

Group Tax Manager of a multinational Group (over 10 jurisdictions) engaged in the pharmaceutical industry with global revenue exceeding EUR 1 Billion. Responsible for Transfer Pricing, Direct Tax and Reporting obligations (such as CbCR, Master File and Local File, Mandatory Disclosure Rules) of the Group.

  • Supervising members of the local finance team;
  • Person in charge of tax affairs of entities in over 10 jurisdictions (i.e. directing local finance teams on the implementation of tax decisions as well as supervising adherence to local compliance obligations);
  • Participating in board meetings on a regular basis representing the Group tax function;
  • Developed from scratch Group reporting strategies;
  • Spearheaded the Group's financing policies;
  • Coordinated and lead rounds of financing exceeding EUR 300 Million.

Tax Manager Direct Tax and Policy

PwC Cyprus
05.2015 - 11.2019

Member of the tax advisory department of PwC dealing with domestic and international tax matters. Specialised in Fiscal State Aid and International Tax.

  • Supervising a team of 5 persons;
  • Manager in charge of a varied portfolio of clients;
  • Member of the Tax Policy Team of PwC Cyprus;
  • Member of technical groups of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus.

Tutor / Advanced Diploma in International Taxation

NYS Invictus
09.2016 - 01.2018

Tutor of Paper 1 of the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation.

Lawyer

Andreas Neocleous & Co LLC, Corporate-Commercial Department-Cyprus
10.2013 - 05.2015

Member of the corporate/commercial department of the firm dealing with a wide array of corporate and commercial law matters such as the drafting of shareholders' agreements, share purchase agreements, providing advice on corporate governance issues and advising on various corporate law matters.

  • Supervising junior and trainee lawyers;
  • Lawyer in charge of a varied portfolio of clients.

Senior Tax Advisor

PwC Societe Cooperative-Luxembourg
09.2012 - 10.2013

Member of the wealth management department. Provided advice in relation to the use of Luxembourg holding companies for international tax structures, advice on tailor made tax solutions for HNWI, entrepreneurs and sportsmen. Duties included supervision of more junior members of staff.

Tax Associate

Deloitte Ltd-Cyprus
09.2011 - 09.2012

As a member of the tax department of the firm I provided tax advice in relation to the use of Cyprus holding companies for international tax structures, prepared Corporate Tax Returns and performed tax reviews of Cypriot resident companies.

Education

WU Transfer Pricing Centre 
07.2020 - 07.2020

International Tax Centre / University of Leiden
02.2017 - 03.2017

Luxembourg Lifelong Centre
09.2012 - 12.2012

International Tax Centre / University of Leiden
09.2010 - 09.2011

University of Bristol 
09.2009 - 09.2010

University of Athens
09.2004 - 02.2009

Cyprus BAR Association
06.2009 - 06.2009

Skills

Coaching

Technical Analysis

Relationships

Leadership

Research

Timeline

Director / Direct Tax And Policy

PwC Cyprus
11.2020 - Current

WU Transfer Pricing Centre 
07.2020 - 07.2020

Group Tax Manager

Windstorm Group of Companies
11.2019 - 11.2020

International Tax Centre / University of Leiden
02.2017 - 03.2017

Tutor / Advanced Diploma in International Taxation

NYS Invictus
09.2016 - 01.2018

Tax Manager Direct Tax and Policy

PwC Cyprus
05.2015 - 11.2019

Lawyer

Andreas Neocleous & Co LLC, Corporate-Commercial Department-Cyprus
10.2013 - 05.2015

Senior Tax Advisor

PwC Societe Cooperative-Luxembourg
09.2012 - 10.2013

Luxembourg Lifelong Centre
09.2012 - 12.2012

Tax Associate

Deloitte Ltd-Cyprus
09.2011 - 09.2012

International Tax Centre / University of Leiden
09.2010 - 09.2011

University of Bristol 
09.2009 - 09.2010

Cyprus BAR Association
06.2009 - 06.2009

University of Athens
09.2004 - 02.2009
Stavros SoupashisDirector / Direct Tax And Policy