FTI Consulting Continues Growth of Middle East Tax Practice With Appointment of Sandeep Kumar as Senior Managing Director
Key Highlights
- ➤Sandeep Kumar appointed Senior Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s Middle East Tax practice
- ➤Kumar brings 17 years of corporate and international tax experience, including approximately a decade in the GCC
- ➤FTI Consulting generated $3.8 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue
- ➤FTI Consulting had more than 8,100 employees across 32 countries and territories as of June 30, 2026
Expert Statements
Nilesh Ashar, Senior Managing Director and Head of Middle East Tax at FTI Consulting
“Sandeep’s appointment marks an important next step in the growth of our Tax practice in the Middle East”
Nilesh Ashar, Senior Managing Director and Head of Middle East Tax at FTI Consulting
“Since the introduction of UAE corporate tax, Sandeep has worked with businesses across the full lifecycle, from initial impact assessment and implementation through compliance, clarifications and tax return filings. His combination of technical expertise, sector knowledge and experience developing technology-enabled solutions will add meaningful value for clients as they respond to a rapidly evolving regional tax environment.”
Euan Sutherland, Head of EMEA Tax at FTI Consulting
“Sandeep’s experience will strengthen the connectivity between our regional Tax team and our wider EMEA capabilities.”
Euan Sutherland, Head of EMEA Tax at FTI Consulting
“His understanding of UAE corporate tax, international tax and technology-enabled compliance will be valuable to organisations managing increasingly complex obligations across jurisdictions in the region. He also brings a strong commitment to developing people and sharing technical knowledge, which will support the continued growth of our team.”
Sandeep Kumar, Senior Managing Director in the Tax practice at FTI Consulting
“UAE corporate tax has moved quickly from implementation to a phase of closer scrutiny, and businesses now need advice that combines technical depth with practical, commercially grounded solutions. I look forward to working with Nilesh and expert colleagues across the region, Corporate Finance and EMEA to build a UAE corporate tax practice that clients rely on for exactly that, and to develop the next generation of tax talent along the way.”
Senior appointment strengthens UAE corporate and international tax leadership to help clients navigate complex corporate and international tax requirements
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Sandeep Kumar as a Senior Managing Director in the Tax practice within the firm’s Corporate Finance segment, reflecting increasing client demand for practical UAE corporate tax, international tax and technology-enabled compliance support.
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