Martin Sondhelm
About Martin Sondhelm
Martin Sondhelm serves as the European Tax Director at HSBC, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in tax management, having previously held senior roles at KPMG, Barclays, and HSBC.
Current Role at HSBC
Martin Sondhelm serves as the European Tax Director at HSBC, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he has overall responsibility for managing the European tax team. His responsibilities include overseeing transfer pricing on a group-wide basis and leading the bank's relationship with HM Revenue & Customs. Sondhelm is actively involved in transforming and driving change within the tax team, ensuring compliance and efficiency in tax operations.
Previous Experience at KPMG
Before joining HSBC, Martin Sondhelm worked at KPMG as a Tax Senior Manager from 1990 to 2003. During his 13 years at KPMG, he gained extensive experience in tax management and compliance, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the banking sector. His tenure at KPMG equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex tax regulations and strategies.
Experience at Barclays
Sondhelm held the position of Managing Director, Tax at Barclays from 2004 to 2013. Over the course of nine years, he managed various tax-related functions and contributed to the bank's tax strategy. His experience at Barclays further enhanced his expertise in tax compliance and management within the financial services industry.
Role as Head of UK Tax Compliance at HSBC
From 2013 to 2015, Martin Sondhelm served as the Head of UK Tax Compliance at HSBC. In this role, he was responsible for ensuring that the bank adhered to UK tax regulations and compliance requirements. His leadership during this period contributed to the establishment of robust tax compliance frameworks within the organization.