Mercedes Castillo

Mercedes Castillo is a seasoned legal and tax professional with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies. Currently serving as Legal Lead at Backus since August 2018, Mercedes previously held positions including Compliance Reporting & Planning Tax Analyst. Prior experience includes roles at EY as Assistant Litigation Tax Services, and at Lacoste as Analista Tributario y Legal. Additional experience encompasses positions as Legal Tax Trainee at Berninzon, Benavides, Vargas & Fernandez, and Assistant Accountant at Inspectorate Services del Perú S.A.C. and Bticino. Mercedes holds multiple degrees, including a specialization in Taxation, Accounting, and Finance from Universidad de Piura and a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, enhancing a solid educational foundation in taxation and accounting.