Julian Hopes

Julian Hopes is an experienced tax professional currently serving as the Indirect Tax Manager at Nuveen, a TIAA company, since June 2023. Prior to this role, Julian held the position of Indirect Tax Manager at KPMG UK from May 2019 to July 2023, where a strong focus on VAT, customs processes, commodity coding, and transfer pricing was demonstrated. Julian's career in indirect tax began as an Indirect Tax Assistant Manager at KPMG. Earlier experience includes a role as Cover Manager at Ipswich School, managing lesson coverage and support for students, and significant contributions to the Ministry of Defence as a Flying Officer in the RAF/VRT, specializing in training and leadership development. Julian also held a managerial position at Cells4Life Group LLP, overseeing laboratory operations under strict regulations. Academic qualifications include a BSc honors degree in Biochemistry and Neurobiology from the University of Sussex.