Stars in their eyes: The 10 most admired tax directors in North America

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Stars in their eyes: The 10 most admired tax directors in North America

The 10 most admired tax directors in North America, as voted by International Tax Review's readers, are a varied bunch. Between them they have more than 20 professional qualifications, with three being both qualified lawyers and certified public accountants. Their routes to the top have all been different. They tell Catherine Snowdon what has made them successful and what qualities a tax director needs to prosper

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