Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) appoints new Tax Director

10 November 2016

The government has announced the appointment of a new Tax Director of the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).

Paul Morton will provide expert advice, guidance and direction and bring years of experience to the OTS and its Board as a Non-Executive Member. Paul succeeds John Whiting, who is retiring as OTS Tax Director, a position he has held since the OTS was established in 2010.

Paul has announced his retirement as Head of Group Tax at RELX Group plc, and will leave when a successor is appointed. John Whiting will remain at the OTS to handover to Paul. Paul will attend the OTS Board from 1 January 2017.

Read the full press release here.

 

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