Shannon Henry
About Shannon Henry
Shannon Henry is the Director of International Tax at TELUS in Canada, with over 20 years of experience in Canadian and global tax matters.
Title and Current Position
Shannon Henry is currently serving as the Director of International Tax at TELUS in Canada. In this role, Shannon manages tax planning, compliance, and restructuring efforts for TELUS's international operations. Shannon's responsibilities include optimizing the company's international business strategies to ensure efficient tax planning and compliance.
Previous Roles and Career Experience
Before joining TELUS, Shannon Henry held multiple senior management roles in international tax. Shannon served as a Senior Manager at EY from 2017 to 2020, and before that, at BDO Canada from 2016 to 2017. Shannon has also worked at Husky Energy as Coordinator of Tax Research & Planning from 2014 to 2016 and at KPMG Canada as Senior Manager of International Tax for 10 months in 2013-2014. Earlier, Shannon was Manager of International Taxation at Nexen from 2007 to 2013 and Team Leader of Taxation at ConocoPhillips from 2003 to 2007. Shannon began a substantial part of the career journey at Ernst & Young, including roles in both Calgary and Prague.
Professional Background and Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in Canadian and global tax matters, Shannon Henry has developed extensive expertise in international tax planning, compliance, and restructuring. Shannon's professional journey includes significant roles across various high-profile companies such as EY, BDO Canada, Husky Energy, KPMG Canada, Nexen, and ConocoPhillips. This extensive experience includes working in international locations, providing Shannon with diverse and comprehensive insights into global taxation issues.
Educational Background
Shannon Henry obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a focus on Accounting from the University of Saskatchewan, completing the degree from 1989 to 1993. This foundational education provided the essential grounding in accounting principles necessary for a successful career in international tax.
International Experience
Shannon Henry has substantial experience in international taxation, including a notable period working at Ernst & Young in Prague, Czech Republic. This international role, along with extensive Canadian experience, has equipped Shannon with a robust understanding of both Canadian and in-country tax planning, which is crucial for managing and optimizing operations in a global context.