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Pete Ninneman

Director, International Tax

Brown-Forman Corporation
Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Corporation

Professional Summary

Extensive experience in analyzing current and proposed business models, developing strategic plans, and implementing approaches to increase efficiency and reduce costs associated with income taxes, VAT and custom duties. Over 20 years of tax planning, business experience and project leadership involving more than 50 countries. Regarded as expert in international planning and compliance issues. • Solid analytical skills; able to develop creative solutions to legally minimize company tax liability. • Significant experience designing and implementing the legal / tax structures for existing and proposed international businesses. • Skilled project manager; capable of building and mentoring highly effective teams for new business development or project integration. • Polished communication, negotiation, presentation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

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Languages

  • English

Industry Experience

    • Consumer Products/Beverage Alcohol
    • Semicondutors, electronics and communication equip
    • Tax Consulting

Interests/Hobbies

  • Gardening
  • Golf
  • Fishing

Birthday

September 30

Experience

Brown-Forman Corporation
Louisville, Kentucky, USA 40245
Director, International Tax
Corporation
1990 - 2012
Developed, implemented and maintained cost-effective policies, procedures, resources, and strategies to timely and accurately discharge corporate tax obligations with high integrity. Efforts were aligned with the goal of identifying, reducing and managing controllable tax costs through effective tax planning and structuring, integrated with business objectives, continuous process improvements, and utilization of technology and tax relevant data. Responsible for supply chain isssues including transfer pricing, VAT, customs duties and excise taxes. Evaluated new and existing business structures and price structures to determine the most efficient and cost-effective income tax, customs duty, Value Added Tax (VAT) and supply chain methods. Led functional groups in transitioning and integrating new businesses. Served as project manager leading operations and corporate functional efforts involving legal, tax, accounting, treasury, and production departments. Managed international tax issues for foreign and U.S. tax audits.
Harris Corporation
Melbourne, Florida, USA
Manager, International Tax
Corporation
1982 - 1990
Managed U.S. International Tax Compliance. Undertook international tax research and planning. Advised operations regarding proposed transactions.
Touche Ross & Co.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Tax Consultant
Public Accounting Firm - Big Four
1979 - 1982
U.S. tax return preparation for individuals and corporations. Estate tax planning including valuation of closely held stock. Tax research and planning for individuals and corporations.

Education

BBA, Accounting 1976
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, Indiana, United States
JD1979
Marquette University Law School
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Professional Certifications

CPA
1983
Active

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Active
1979

Court Admissions

  • Wisconsin Eastern District Court
  • Wisconsin Western District Court
  • Federal District Court

Associations and Societies

  • American Bar Association (No)

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