Chris Downing

Chris is a Partner in the KPMG Tax team in London, leading the UK Tax Technology and Transformation team. A specialist in indirect taxes for 20 years, Chris spent three years working for HMRC as a VAT Assurance Officer in the Large Business sector. Between 2004 and 2005, Chris worked as the Group Indirect Tax Manager for HMV Group.

Since joining KPMG, Chris has advised a wide variety of domestic and multinational clients. Chris specializes in assisting clients with the strategic management of tax, through better process management and the use of tax technology. His focus is driving greater efficiency and effectiveness for clients through the use of automation.