Jean Charles Barbier
About Jean Charles Barbier
Jean Charles Barbier is the Group Head of Tax at Arup, with extensive experience in tax management and global finance.
Current Position at Arup
Jean Charles Barbier has been serving as the Group Head of Tax at Arup since 2018. Based in London, United Kingdom, he designs and manages the global tax strategy, ensuring that it aligns with Arup's values. He also oversees corporate restructures, creation of new establishments, de-registrations, and other reorganisations. Jean Charles supports the entire project life cycle from bid to delivery, working closely with HR/Mobility, Legal, and C-suite executives on strategic projects.
Previous Roles at Arup
Before becoming the Group Head of Tax, Jean Charles Barbier held several roles at Arup. He was an Associate Director - Global Finance in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for 4 months in 2017 and for 11 months in London, United Kingdom, from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he was an International Tax Manager at Arup in London, United Kingdom, from 2011 to 2017.
Professional Background
Jean Charles Barbier began his career in the finance and tax sector with internships at Baxter Healthcare and Ernst & Young in Belgium in 2006. After that, he worked as a Tax Consultant at Deloitte in Luxembourg from 2006 to 2008. He then moved to Ernst & Young, serving as a Tax Advisor in London, United Kingdom, from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Jean Charles Barbier holds an Executive MBA in Innovation from École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, obtained in 2022. He also has a BSc in Accounting and Taxation from HELHa — Haute École Louvain en Hainaut, completed in 2006. His educational background equips him with deep expertise in accounting, taxation, and innovation.
Global Tax Strategy at Arup
In 2018, Jean Charles Barbier designed the global tax strategy for Arup. This initiative was aimed at aligning the Group’s tax affairs with its values. Additionally, he built a team of 8 members to advise on accounting and tax matters across over 140 jurisdictions, showcasing his leadership and strategic planning skills.