Effectively Managing Tax Departments During Budgetary Constraints and Situational Pressures
Wayne Monfries, SVP and Head of Global Tax at Visa, joins Tony Santiago to discuss how tax leaders can successfully manage budget constraints, shifting priorities, AI adoption, talent development, and organizational change while building high-performing tax departments.Effectively Managing Outside Service Providers In The Current Market
In this episode of the Tax Pulse Podcast, Tony Santiago and Jake Tuchmann sit down with Emily Whittenburg, Vice President and Chief Tax Officer at Nike Incorporated, to discuss the evolving landscape of managing outside service providers in the tax function. Emily shares her extensive experience and insights on navigating the complexities of co-sourcing, outsourcing, and managed service models.TaxPulse Podcast Live Recording Tony and Emily- 05.04.2026.mp4
Training, Technology & Talent: Building the Future of In-House Tax
In this episode of the Tax Pulse Podcast, Tony Santiago sits down with global tax executive Lionel Nobre to explore one of the most urgent challenges facing the profession today: how to properly train and develop tax professionals in an era shaped by AI, automation, and rising global complexity.Pros and Cons of Private-Equity Acquisitions of Public Accounting Firms
In this episode of the Exposed Podcast, host Tony Santiago sits down with Tim McDonald, retired VP of Global Taxes at Procter & Gamble, for a timely fireside chat on one of the most rapidly developing trends in the profession — the rise of private equity acquisitions in public accounting firms.Tech, Talent & Transformation: Rethinking the Future of Tax
In this episode of the Exposed Podcast, Tony Santiago moderates a dynamic conversation with two tax leaders navigating large-scale transformation at two very different organizations: Jed Larkin of Moderna and Doug Cronin of Boston Scientific. They dive into the evolving role of technology in tax, from process automation and data flow optimization to the practical limits of AI. Drawing from real-world implementation experiences, Jed and Doug shed light on the gaps between industry hype and operational reality, and what it actually takes to modernize a tax department.CFO Expectations: The Tax Leadership Playbook
In this insightful episode of The Taxpulse Podcast, Tony Santiago sits down with Heath Mitts, CFO of TE Connectivity, to explore the evolving relationship between the CFO and the tax function. Heath shares his perspective on how CFOs are navigating today’s complex global tax environment, the expectations they have of tax leaders, and the key traits he values in a Chief Tax Officer.Leading Through Uncertainty: How to Navigate Risk, Compliance, and Market Volatility
In this compelling episode of the TaxPulse podcast, Tony Santiago sits down with Jared Dunkin, VP of Tax, at a leading global advisory firm, to discuss the evolving role of leadership in a rapidly shifting business landscape. This episode delves into the key forces shaping corporate decision-making, risk management, and the growing need for agility in today’s competitive environment.Navigating The Future of Tax Policy and Leadership with Tim McDonald
On this episode of The TaxPulse Podcast, Tony Santiago speaks with Tim McDonald, former Global Head of Tax at Procter & Gamble, about the critical challenges facing tax functions in 2025 and beyond. As the second installment of the podcast, this episode dives deep into tax policy shifts, workforce development, and succession planning amid global tax reform pressures.Leading the Way: Insights from Sonia Hollies
In this inaugural episode of The TaxPulse Podcast, host Tony Santiago sits down with Sonia Hollies, a dynamic tax leader who has expanded her role far beyond traditional tax boundaries. Together, they explore the evolution of tax leadership, the importance of relationship-building in a post-COVID world, and strategies for developing and retaining top tax talent.exposed podcast. tony santiago & sonia hollies (episode 1).mp4