Robert Coelho is currently a bilingual Partner in Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution at KPMG LLP, with both CPA and MBA designations. Prior to this role, Robert worked at the Canada Revenue Agency for many years in various leadership positions. Most notably, he assumed the positions of Chief of Appeals, Assistant Director of Audit, Director of Programs, Director General of the Collections Verifications Branch, and most recently, he was the Director of the Hamilton/Niagara Tax Services Office. Through these roles, he gained significant tax experience and knowledge of the inner workings of CRA. Robert has also navigated international tax legislation as he consulted with the Australian Tax Authority and Her Majesty’s Revenue dealing with complex tax issues and instituting best practices within CRA. Robert has coached many executives in the Federal Government, using his certification as a Professional Coach, issued by Integral Coaching Canada as well as his Certificate in Public Sector Leadership from the University of Ottawa.