Leah Richards
About Leah Richards
Leah Richards serves as the Senior Director and Head of Corporate Tax Planning at Canopy Growth Corporation, where she has worked since 2019. With over fifteen years of experience in tax planning, she has developed innovative strategies that have been implemented in various international markets.
Work at Canopy Growth
Leah Richards serves as the Senior Director and Head of Corporate Tax Planning at Canopy Growth Corporation. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's tax strategy from the Toronto, Canada area. In her role, she has developed innovative tax strategies that have been implemented across multiple international markets, enhancing the company's global tax planning capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Leah Richards earned her Masters of Taxation from the University of Waterloo, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. This advanced education has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her specialization in both domestic and international tax planning. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in providing strategic tax planning solutions.
Background
Leah Richards has over fifteen years of experience in the field of tax planning. Prior to her current role, she worked at Deloitte & Touche as a Senior Manager in International Tax for eleven years, from 2002 to 2013. She also held the position of Head of Tax at Frontera Energy Corp. from 2013 to 2018, further solidifying her expertise in tax strategy.
Previous Work Experience
Leah Richards began her career as a Tax Consultant at Arthur Andersen, where she worked for four years from 1998 to 2002. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in tax management and strategy at leading firms, including her significant tenure at Deloitte & Touche and her leadership position at Frontera Energy Corp.