Paul has extensive experience in taxation matters. Prior his current role, Paul was Vice President Tax, Risk and Reporting with BHP Billiton having responsibility for managing BHP Billiton’s tax risk management framework, as well as transfer pricing and indirect taxes globally. Paul also previously held the role of Regional Tax Manager for BP plc having responsibility for managing BP’s Australian and Asian tax affairs in New Zealand, China, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan.

Between these two corporate roles, Paul was a Senior Assistant Commissioner with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) having responsibility for the Financial Services and Insurance Group as well as having short stints heading up the old Australian Valuation Office and as Acting Deputy Commissioner, Large Business and International.

Paul has a combined Economics Law degree from Monash University.