Arthur Costa Pontes

Arthur Costa Pontes is a seasoned tax professional with extensive experience in tax planning and controversy management, currently serving as a Tax Planning & Controversy Manager at Diageo since April 2024. Previously, Arthur held the role of LATAM Tax Planning & Product Manager at TikTok, overseeing tax analysis for product launches across 44 countries. A background at Unilever included positions as Finance Coordinator in Supply Chain Finance & Tax and Indirect Taxes Coordinator, where responsibilities encompassed finished goods price analysis, special tax regimen applications, and collaboration on tax impacts of business decisions. Earlier experience includes a role as Tax Planning Analyst at Suzano and positions as a Tax Associate and Trainee at PwC, where Arthur gained expertise in tax compliance, corporate restructuring, and tax diagnostics. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws from Universidade Estadual Paulista and various certifications in tax law and project management.