FTI Consulting appointed Sandeep Kumar as a senior managing director in its tax practice in Dubai, expanding its Middle East capability as clients seek support with UAE corporate and international tax requirements.

Key Takeaways

  • Kumar will advise listed companies, multinationals and family-owned groups on tax matters, including cross-border transactions and compliance.
  • He brings 17 years of corporate and international tax experience, including approximately a decade in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

FTI Consulting expands tax advisory team

The appointment, announced on October 27, 2026, places Kumar in the tax practice within FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance segment. His work will cover structuring, engagement with tax authorities and technology-enabled changes to clients’ tax functions.

Nilesh Ashar, FTI Consulting’s head of Middle East tax, said Kumar had worked with businesses on UAE corporate tax matters from initial assessments and implementation through compliance and tax return filings.

Kumar’s advisory background

Kumar has advised clients in sectors including oil and gas, utilities, real estate, education, retail and consumer businesses. His experience includes representing clients before the tax authority and supporting private clarification requests.

Before joining FTI Consulting, he was a partner at a UAE tax advisory firm, where he built and led its corporate tax team. He previously held senior tax roles at Big Four accounting firms in the UAE, India and Oman.

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