Olivia Waldron
About Olivia Waldron
Olivia Waldron serves as the Head of Tax and Treasury at Prothena Corporation plc in Dublin, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in tax consultancy and education, she has worked at Deloitte and KPMG and has been a lecturer at Chartered Accountants Ireland since 2011.
Work at Prothena
Olivia Waldron has served as the Head of Tax and Treasury at Prothena Corporation plc since 2020. Based in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland, she has held this position for four years. In her role, she oversees tax strategy and treasury functions, contributing to the company's financial management and compliance.
Previous Experience in Taxation
Before joining Prothena, Olivia Waldron held significant roles in prominent accounting firms. She worked at Deloitte Ireland as a Tax Director from 2003 to 2014, accumulating eleven years of experience. She then transitioned to KPMG Ireland, where she served as a Tax Director from 2015 to 2018 for three years. Earlier in her career, she was a Tax Senior at Deloitte Ireland from 2000 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Waldron has a strong educational background in accounting and taxation. She studied at Dublin City University, earning a Master of Business Studies (MBS) in Accounting in 1997. Additionally, she completed her undergraduate studies in Accounting and Finance at the same institution from 1993 to 1996. She holds the designation of Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and is an AITI Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) from the Irish Taxation Institute.
Teaching and Lecturing Roles
In addition to her corporate roles, Olivia Waldron has been involved in education since 2011. She serves as a lecturer and facilitator for the Chartered Tax Consultant's Course at Chartered Accountants Ireland. This role highlights her commitment to sharing her expertise in taxation with aspiring professionals in the field.
Early Career Development
Olivia Waldron began her career as a Trainee Chartered Accountant at Gilroy Gannon Chartered Accountants in Sligo, where she worked from 1997 to 2000. This foundational experience in accounting set the stage for her subsequent roles in taxation and financial management.