Professional Experience

Srikanth has held senior roles across leading global organizations in tax, trade, and compliance. His experience spans multiple jurisdictions in Asia-Pacific and includes advisory, leadership, and dispute resolution functions at both multinational and advisory firms. His corporate and Big-Four experience underpins his work today as an independent arbitrator.

GE Healthcare

Senior Tax Manager, Asia-Pacific (2009–2018)

Oversaw all direct and indirect tax matters across Japan, Korea, ASEAN, and ANZ for a business segment generating approximately USD 2 billion in revenue.
Trusted advisor to the regional Commercial team on tax risks, regulatory exposure, and strategic structuring
Led responses to tax audits and controversies across APAC; interfaced directly with tax authorities and spearheaded remediation initiatives
Drove regional tax simplification programs involving legal entity reorganizations and cross-border alignment
Advised on VAT/GST, withholding tax, PE exposure, and documentation standards
Collaborated with Treasury and US Tax on financing, repatriation, and planning for US tax objectives
Partnered with Transfer Pricing teams on compliance, documentation, and Advance Pricing Agreements
Coordinated with controllership on reserve analysis and financial reconciliations under FIN 48 and FAS 5
Oversaw regional CIT and indirect tax compliance

Ernst & Young – Customs & International Trade

Director (2008–2009)

Led Tax Efficient Supply Chain (TESCM) restructuring projects across Asia-Pacific, coordinating closely with Direct Tax and TP teams while continuing to advise on customs and trade issues.

Senior Manager (2006–2008)

Managed delivery of complex tax advisory projects involving customs valuation, classification, and regional free trade agreements.

GE Healthcare

Tax Projects Manager, Asia Growth Markets (2002–2005)

Played a key role in the turnaround of Wipro GE Medical Systems through resolution of legacy tax and legal issues involving CIT, Customs, VAT, and TP.
Designing process improvements and internal controls to mitigate tax risk
Building alignment between commercial leaders and compliance objectives
Leading a high-performing team to deliver sustained improvement
Recognized as “Top Talent” and promoted to a regional role
Appointed India Business Ombudsperson, adjudicating diverse employee matters

Arthur Andersen

Manager – South India Indirect Tax Practice (2001–2002)

Led the South India practice and built cross-functional expertise in Direct Tax advisory.

Senior Consultant (1995–2000)

Provided Indirect Tax advisory services across a wide range of industries while honing technical and client service skills.