Adriaan Thurn
About Adriaan Thurn
Adriaan Thurn is a Tax Manager specializing in Value Added Tax and Customs at Delivery Hero SE in Berlin, with extensive experience in indirect tax services across Germany, Austria, and Hungary.
Current Role at Delivery Hero SE
Adriaan Thurn currently holds the position of Tax Manager - Value Added Tax and Customs at Delivery Hero SE. Based in Berlin, Deutschland, he started this role in February 2022. His responsibilities involve overseeing VAT and customs tax matters for the company. His role requires a deep understanding of the complexities associated with value-added tax in cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with the relevant tax regulations.
Previous Experience at KPMG Global Services
Before joining Delivery Hero SE, Adriaan Thurn worked at KPMG Global Services (KGS) as an Assistant Manager - Value Added Tax. During his tenure from 2020 to 2022 in Budapest, Ungarn, he served as a VAT Country Expert for Germany and Austria. This role involved advising clients on VAT compliance, preparing VAT returns, and providing expert advice on VAT matters specific to Germany and Austria.
Early Career at EY
Adriaan Thurn's career at EY spanned several roles and locations. He started as a Student Intern in 2014 and progressed to becoming a Consultant in Indirect Tax Services from 2017 to 2020 in Berlin und Umgebung, Deutschland. Additionally, he worked as a Consultant in Transaction Tax Services from 2015 to 2017. His responsibilities included providing tax advisory services, supporting transaction tax activities, and ensuring compliance with indirect tax regulations.
Academic Background
Adriaan Thurn studied at Rhine-Waal University, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2012 to 2015. His academic pursuit provided him with a strong foundation in tax policies and regulations, particularly in the GSA region. This educational background has been integral to his career, enabling him to specialize in indirect tax and customs matters.
Internships and Early Experience
Adriaan Thurn's early career was marked by multiple internships in various tax departments, providing him with broad experience in the field. He interned at ALTANA AG's Tax Department in 2013 in Wesel and at RSM Verhülsdonk GmbH in Audit and Tax Due Diligence for a month in Koblenz und Umgebung, Deutschland. These internships helped him develop a practical understanding of tax compliance and advisory services.