Louise Sykes
About Louise Sykes
Louise Sykes serves as the Head of Transfer Pricing at AXA XL and has held this position since 2014. She also contributes as a member of the Board of Trustees for Jacari and Save a Child, and has extensive experience in tax risk management and transfer pricing.
Work at AXA XL
Louise Sykes has served as the Head of Transfer Pricing at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2014. In this role, she oversees the transfer pricing strategy and compliance for the organization. Her tenure at AXA XL spans a decade, during which she has contributed to the development and implementation of policies that align with international tax regulations.
Board Memberships
Louise Sykes is an active member of the Board of Trustees at Jacari since 2021, where she participates in governance and strategic decision-making. Additionally, she has been a member of the Board of Trustees at Save a Child since 2013, contributing her expertise to support the organization's mission and initiatives.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before her current roles, Louise Sykes worked at Thomson Reuters as the Head of Tax Risk Management from 1996 to 2009. During her 13 years at Thomson Reuters, she focused on managing tax risks and developing strategies to enhance compliance and efficiency within the organization.
Experience at Nomura
From 2009 to 2014, Louise Sykes held the position of Global Head of Transfer Pricing at Nomura. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing the transfer pricing framework and ensuring adherence to global tax standards during her five-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Louise Sykes studied at the University of Oxford, where she gained foundational knowledge in her field. She is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), which reflects her expertise in accounting and finance, particularly in tax and transfer pricing.