Chris Smith
About Chris Smith
Chris Smith serves as the Head of Tax Compliance and Reporting at Entain, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in tax roles, having previously worked at companies such as Duncan & Toplis, Coral, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Current Role at Entain
Chris Smith serves as the Head of Tax Compliance and Reporting at Entain, a position he has held since 2018. He is based in Nottingham, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing tax compliance and reporting processes within the organization, ensuring adherence to relevant tax laws and regulations.
Previous Experience in Tax Management
Before joining Entain, Chris Smith held several significant positions in tax management. He worked at Ladbrokes Coral Group as the Head of Tax Compliance and Reporting from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Coral as the Group Direct Taxes Manager from 2011 to 2016. His career in tax management began at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he served as a Tax Manager for 11 years, from 2000 to 2011.
Early Career at Duncan & Toplis
Chris Smith began his professional journey as a Trainee Accountant at Duncan & Toplis, where he worked for three years from 1997 to 2000 in Grantham, England. This early experience laid the foundation for his extensive career in tax compliance and reporting.
Educational Background in Economics and Accounting
Chris Smith studied at The University of Reading, where he earned a degree in Economics and Accounting. His studies spanned from 1994 to 1997, providing him with a solid academic foundation that supports his expertise in tax compliance and reporting.