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Sunday, November 22 - 2009

Ernst and Young appoints Sherif El-Kilany to head Middle East tax practice

Ernst and Young Middle East has appointed Sherif El-Kilany to lead its regional tax practice.

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Currently based in Egypt, he has over 25 years experience in tax services.

Sherif has advised both local and global companies and has successfully managed a number of successful tax restructurings. He has also handled negotiations with authorities in disputes relating to income tax, indirect tax, corporation tax, social insurance and sales tax.

Ahmed Al-Aiban, Chairman, Ernst & Young Middle East, says:
"Sherif's industry experience and excellent relationships with tax authorities are strengths that clients will find beneficial. For more than two decades, he has advised companies from a cross-section of industries that include construction, manufacturing, oil and gas and banking."


Sherif El-Kilany, Managing Partner, Tax, Ernst & Young Middle East, says, "The Middle East has seen the emergence of the tax function as key to sustained growth and long term integration into the global economy. These are challenging but exciting times and I look forward to working with over 300 tax professionals across the Middle East."

Sherif is a Fellow of the Egyptian Society of Accountants and Auditors and the Egyptian Society of Taxation. He is Co-Chairman of the Customs and Taxation Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the Egyptian Businessmen's Association and heads the suburban chapter of the Egyptian Society of Taxation.
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About Ernst & Young Middle East:

The Middle East practice of Ernst & Young has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 80 years, we have evolved to meet the legal and commercial developments of the region. Across the Middle East, our 4,500 people are united across 20 offices and 15 Arab countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential.

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Lamice Murshid
Ernst & Young
Tel: +971 4 332 4000

Mohammad Z. Al-Qassem
Senior Account Executive
Weber Shandwick | MENA
P.O. Box 50197, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 3210 077 ext: 1254
Fax: +971 4 3211 711

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