Ahmed Faraz

Ahmed Faraz currently serves as the General Manager and Lead for EMEA Indirect Taxes at Viatris, responsible for the Indirect Tax function across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, overseeing compliance, tax payments, reporting, and optimization efforts. Prior to this, Ahmed held the position of Senior Manager and Lead at Deloitte, focusing on VAT compliance and advisory for diverse industries in the EMEA region, while also managing a team and driving business initiatives. As a Partner at Ahmed Faraz & Associates, services included VAT/GST compliance and business transformation for clients in the GCC, UK, Canada, and India. Previous experience also includes serving as Vice President at The D. E. Shaw Group and as an Articled Assistant at PPKG and CO, where Ahmed provided a range of tax and advisory services across various sectors. Academic qualifications include multiple degrees in law, accounting, taxation, and arts from various prestigious institutions.