Leonardo Mesquita becomes regional managing director at Andersen Global

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Leonardo Mesquita becomes regional managing director at Andersen Global

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Andersen Global has appointed Leonardo Mesquita as regional managing director for Latin America.

Mesquita is currently the managing partner for Andersen Tax in Brazil. In addition to this role, he will now also focus on specific strategies to support the region as it expands.

Mesquita has more than 30 years of experience in tax consulting and advisory services. He has deep experience in tax planning, tax compliance, assistance to family businesses, leadership and training. His areas of expertise include due diligence, financial reporting, and corporate tax and finance.

Mesquita spent most of his professional career with PwC before launching the firm that is now Andersen Tax in Brazil with co-managing partner, Bernardo Oliveira.

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