The world is changing rapidly, and with the new US administration, there are significant implications for businesses operating at a global level. We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive event tailored for Tax Leadership, Executive and Financial Decision-Makers of Danish multinationals to discuss the upcoming changes and their potential impact on your operations.
Agenda:
14:30: Arrival and coffee
15:00: Welcome by Niels Josephsen, Head of Tax & Legal
15:10: Setting the scene from a global macroeconomic perspective, Dr. Ira Kalish
15:40: US insights and perspectives: Developments in tax policy and politics, Shahira Knight and Jonathan Traub
16:35: Navigating the shifting US tax landscape – Tariffs and income tax, Matvey Kats and Helen Cousineau
17:30: Conclusions by Niels Josephsen
Date
March 26, 2025
Time
15:00-17:30
Location
DeloitteHuset
Weidekampsgade 6
2300 Copenhagen
Speakers:
Shahira Knight Managing
Principal | Deloitte US
Shahira Knight is the Managing Principal in the Policy & Government Relations (PGR) group of Deloitte LLP. With nearly 25 years of experience in government, public policy, and government affairs, Shahira has held several senior leadership roles, including Director of White House Legislative Affairs and Deputy Director of the White House National Economic Council (NEC). She will share her expertise on the administration's domestic economic policy agenda, including tax, health care, and financial services.
Dr. Ira Kalish
Chief Global Economist | Deloitte
Dr. Kalish is a specialist in global economic issues and the effects of economic, demographic, and social trends on the global business environment. He has been quoted by the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and The Financial Times. Dr. Kalish will set the scene from a global macroeconomic perspective.
Jonathan Traub
Washington National Tax | Tax Policy Group | Managing Principal
Jonathan Traub joined the Washington National Tax office in 2012 and leads Deloitte's Tax Policy group. With extensive experience in the legislative arena, especially in tax policy, Jonathan will provide critical insights on developments in tax policy and politics, helping you plan for anticipated legislation and its potential impacts on your business.
Helen Cousineau
Managing Director | Deloitte Global Trade AdvisoryHelen has been recognized by International Tax Review as one of the
world’s Leading Indirect Tax Advisors from 2013 to 2024 and as a Women in
Tax Leader from 2018 to 2024. She serves multinational clients globally and
leads Deloitte’s Global Trade Advisory import service offerings in the US,
focusing on the intersection of transfer pricing and related-party customs
valuation, as well as global tariff management strategies.
Matvey Kats
Principal, International Tax Services | Deloitte USMatvey Kats is a Principal in the New York office of Deloitte Tax LLP’s
International Tax Practice. His practice focuses on tax due diligence,
developing tax-efficient structures, and post-acquisition integration in the
context of proposed reorganizations, acquisitions, and dispositions for both
domestic and foreign-based multinational companies.
