Jo Schafer

Jo Schafer has extensive experience in taxation, holding key positions across various prominent organizations. Notably, during tenure at Fairfax Media as Senior Tax Manager, Jo provided strategic tax advice for corporate transactions and compliance in Australia and New Zealand. As Head of Tax at Lion since August 2025, Jo oversees compliance and reporting processes while empowering a team of tax advisors. Previous roles include Tax Reporting Change Manager at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Account Director at Deloitte Tax Services, and Head of Finance Operations, Systems and Tax at Domain, where Jo built and led the tax team. Academic credentials include a Master's in Taxation and a Graduate Diploma in Advanced Accounting, along with being a Chartered Accountant.