FTI Consulting Expands Middle East Tax Practice with Dubai Senior Appointment

FTI Consulting has appointed Sandeep Kumar as a Senior Managing Director in its Middle East Tax practice within the Corporate Finance segment. Based in Dubai, Kumar will advise multinationals, listed entities, and family-owned groups on UAE corporate tax, cross-border transactions, and compliance. The hire addresses growing corporate demand for regional tax advisory and technology-enabled compliance solutions.

Published October 28, 2026 Source: GlobeNewswire

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Global advisory firm FTI Consulting, Inc. has announced the appointment of Sandeep Kumar as a Senior Managing Director within the Tax practice of its Corporate Finance segment, according to a company statement released in Dubai.

Based in Dubai, Kumar will assist listed companies, multinational corporations, and family-owned business groups with UAE corporate tax and international tax matters. His scope of work covers corporate structuring, cross-border transactions, statutory compliance, tax authority engagement, and the technology-enabled transformation of tax functions.

According to FTI Consulting, Kumar brings 17 years of corporate and international tax experience, including approximately a decade working in the GCC. He has previously advised businesses in sectors such as oil and gas, utilities, real estate, education, retail, and consumer products, while handling private clarification filings and representation before tax authorities.

Nilesh Ashar, Senior Managing Director and Head of Middle East Tax at FTI Consulting, stated that the appointment comes as regional businesses adapt to an evolving tax environment following the implementation of UAE corporate tax, which has driven sustained demand for end-to-end compliance and advisory services.