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04 August 2026

The modern head of tax - navigating the first year

Today’s tax leaders are navigating transformation, tax reform, technology shifts and CFO expectations amid unprecedented organizational change. During a recent roundtable with our Chief Tax Executive Program (CTEP) cohort, Alyson Lawrence, Vice President of Global Taxation at Johnson & Johnson, led a discussion centered on navigating the first year as a head of tax, focused on what is on the minds of new tax leaders. Helping top leaders to achieve peak performance, professionally and personally, by providing insights and networking opportunities. Alyson emphasized the importance of remaining grounded, empowering others and making fast, practical decisions amid ambiguity.

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