Sameer Syed
About Sameer Syed
Sameer Syed serves as the Senior Vice President - Global Controller & Tax at Trellix, where he has worked since 2024. He has a robust background in tax management and accounting, with previous roles at ITW, Deloitte Tax LLP, and Sabre Corporation.
Work at Trellix
Sameer Syed currently serves as the Senior Vice President - Global Controller & Tax at Trellix, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and operates in a hybrid work environment. Prior to this position, he was the Vice President of Taxes at Trellix from 2021 to 2024, where he contributed to the company's tax strategies and compliance efforts.
Previous Experience
Before joining Trellix, Sameer Syed held various positions in tax management. He worked at ITW as the Director of Operational Tax Planning from 2013 to 2015. His tenure at Deloitte Tax LLP spanned from 2002 to 2010, where he served as both a Federal Tax Manager and an International Tax Manager. Additionally, he was a Senior Director at Sabre Corporation, overseeing Treasury & Tax functions from 2019 to 2021 and previously as Senior Director - Tax Planning from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Sameer Syed holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University, which he completed between 1998 and 2001. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Taxation from DePaul University, graduating in 2003. He possesses in-depth expertise in Accounting for Income Taxes under IAS 12 and ASC 740, along with extensive experience in federal, foreign, state, and sales & use taxation.
Leadership and Management Skills
In his career, Sameer Syed has demonstrated strong leadership and management skills. He has managed diverse teams focused on projects aimed at reducing global business costs. He has provided strategic tax leadership while heading a U.S. tax department and has engaged with key executives to implement effective tax strategies.
Tax Strategy and Advisory Experience
Sameer Syed has extensive experience in tax strategy and advisory roles. He formerly served as a Tax Director at a Fortune 200 publicly listed diversified manufacturer, where he offered businesses tax advice and executed global tax strategies. His comprehensive background in tax management has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex tax environments.