HMRC’s executive chair to step down

20 September 2017

Edward Troup, HMRC’s most senior tax professional is to retire from his role as Chair of HMRC.

Edward Troup joined HMRC in 2012 after several years in HM Treasury and during his time at the department has fulfilled the roles of Tax Assurance Commissioner as well as leading the former business group Central Tax and Strategy. As the former head of profession, he has also been responsible for overall policy partnership with HM Treasury and since April 2016 has chaired HMRC’s Board.

Edward Troupe has worked for over 40 years in the world of tax, and will leave HMRC on 31 December, 2017.

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