Director, Product Specialist - Indirect Tax
Thomson Reuters
Michael is the Global Director, Product Sales Specialist, where he sits at the intersection of market trends, product strategy, and go-to-market execution for the Indirect Tax product offerings. Michael has worked for Thomson Reuters for a total over 17 years having originally joined the company via the acquisition of Sabrix (now our Indirect Tax Determination product). During that time, he has been an individual sales contributor, managed a team of sales professionals, and served as an industry specialist director. In his current role, Michael partners closely with product teams and commercial stakeholders to shape how Thomson Reuters frames and delivers its Indirect Tax solutions in the market, supporting some of the largest and most complex retail customers. As a regular thought leadership contributor, he brings hands-on experience spanning compliance, automation, and AI-enabled solutions. Michael has an MBA from Monmouth University in Management.
Tuesday Jan 13
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage 4
The most successful retailers in the volatile, global landscape aren't just surviving - they're thriving by transforming their back-office operations into strategic competitive advantages. With new legislation taking effect January 1, 2026, and consumer behavior continuing to evolve across global markets, the companies that can adapt quickly and pivot strategically are those that have reimagined their legal, tax, trade, and risk functions.
This session reveals how leading global retailers turn traditional compliance challenges into growth catalysts while maintaining a customer experience that drives loyalty. You'll discover how intelligent automation across legal, tax, trade, and risk operations enables the agility needed to respond to regulatory shifts, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility - all without compromising the seamless shopping experiences that keep customers coming back.
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