Alvarez & Marsal, a global professional services firm, has announced the appointment of Justin Whitehouse as a Managing Director for the continued expansion of its Middle East business.

In his new role, Justin brings over three decades of leadership experience across management and tax consulting sectors in the UK, Europe, and the GCC countries. He will work closely with Vishal Sharma, Managing Director of A&M Tax, and lead the Indirect Tax business for real estate, travel and tourism, consumer products, e-commerce, private equity, and the public sectors in the region.

Prior to this appointment, he worked with EY as a Partner for more than six years, and Deloitte Middle East as Head of Indirect Sales and Partner. He also worked with EY in the UK as Senior Manager for more than five years at the beginning of his career.

Welcoming Justin to the leadership team, Marvin Rust, Managing Director of A&M Tax UK and Head of A&M Tax Europe, said, “The GCC tax landscape has significantly evolved in recent years. Increasingly complex regulatory and indirect tax considerations are now front of mind for many clients – but few of their advisers can claim to have helped write the laws. We’re delighted to welcome Justin to our fast-growing team in the Middle East.”

Ernesto Perez, Managing Director and Global Practice Leader of A&M Tax, added, "As we continue to advance our global growth plans, we are keen on having market makers, like Justin, join our team. With decades of experience designing and implementing intricate indirect tax frameworks, an innovative mindset, and the ability to leverage cutting-edge technology, he is uniquely positioned to bolster our capabilities and create value for our clients. Justin will be an integral leader in the Middle East and is truly committed to looking at our clients’ businesses as a strategic advisor. His passion complements our commitment as an organisation to continue to explore state-of-the-art solutions that will have the greatest impact within the tax realm as well as placing a lens on our clients’ needs more holistically."

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Justin also commented, “While the global complexities of indirect tax fascinate me, my focus remains on serving as an adviser for clients – offering them the guidance they need so that they can get on with running their business. This pragmatic, straightforward approach chimes with A&M’s practical, results-oriented ethos. I look forward to helping our dynamic Middle East tax team add value.” He also posted on LinkedIn, “I am pleased to share that I have moved roles! I was lucky to work with an amazing team at EY but at the same time I am very excited to be joining Alvarez & Marsal where I shall be helping grow the EMEA tax practice. It’s an incredible time to be joining Alvarez & Marsal as we execute our growth plans. It is also refreshing to be joining such an action-oriented and entrepreneurial organisation. I am hoping we can do things differently! If you want to hear about Alvarez & Marsal’s services or growth plans, please message me.”