Vinicius Bentolila
About Vinicius Bentolila
Vinicius Bentolila is the Tax Senior Manager for Latin America at Thyssenkrupp, based in Essen, Germany, with extensive experience in tax strategy and planning.
Current Role at Thyssenkrupp
Vinicius Bentolila currently serves as the Tax Senior Manager for Latin America at Thyssenkrupp, based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing the tax strategy and planning across multiple Latin American countries. This includes ensuring effective tax compliance, analyzing and applying tax incentives, and supporting M&A projects.
Previous Experience at Ibet Instituto Brasileiro De Estudos Tributários
Vinicius Bentolila worked as a Professor at the Ibet Instituto Brasileiro De Estudos Tributários from 2010 to 2013 for three years. During his tenure, he focused on imparting knowledge in the field of tax studies, contributing to the academic development of future tax professionals.
Roles at PwC and Pellon & Associados Advocacia Empresarial
Vinicius Bentolila held the position of Senior Tax Consultant at PwC in New York, New York, United States, from 2002 to 2007. Prior to that, he worked as a Trainee Attorney at Pellon & Associados Advocacia Empresarial in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, from 2000 to 2002, gaining valuable experience in corporate law and tax consulting.
Educational Background
Vinicius Bentolila completed his Doctor of Jurisprudence (Doctorates) at Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro from 1997 to 2001. He pursued further studies in law at Ibet - Instituto Brasileiro De Estudos Tributários from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he earned his Master's degree in Law from Puc - Sp - Pontifícia Universidade Católica De São Paulo, where he studied from 2011 to 2014.
Development of LATAM Tax Department at Thyssenkrupp
At Thyssenkrupp, Vinicius Bentolila played a crucial role in the creation and development of the LATAM Tax Department, covering 13 countries, including Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Mexico. His efforts focused on establishing a robust transfer pricing structure and ensuring optimal tax strategy and compliance across the region.