Episode Information

Guest: Sonia Hollies

Title: Senior Vice President, Global Treasurer, Tax and Corporate Finance Head at Perrigo

Duration: 30 minutes

Release Date: December 19th

Episode Description

In this inaugural episode of Exposed, host Tony Santiago sits down with Sonia Hollies, a dynamic tax leader who has expanded her role far beyond traditional tax boundaries. Together, they explore the evolution of tax leadership, the importance of relationship-building in a post-COVID world, and strategies for developing and retaining top tax talent.

Key Highlights

• Sonia's journey from accounting to tax leadership
• Building relationships across organizational boundaries
• Innovative approaches to team development and retention
• Managing multiple stakeholders effectively
• Adapting to remote/hybrid work environments

Notable Quotes

"Every time I talk to Sonia, they add something else onto her title." - Tony Santiago

"Tax is a way for accountants to be creative." - Sonia Hollies

"There is no such thing as 'it's not your job.'" - Sonia Hollies

"I think relationship building is even more important in this COVID, post-COVID environment." - Sonia Hollies

Topics Covered

1. Career Development

• Journey from accounting to tax
• Expanding responsibilities beyond tax
• Building cross-functional relationships

2. Leadership Insights

• Managing diverse stakeholders
• Importance of agility in leadership
• Balancing technical and soft skills
• Communication strategies at all levels

3. Team Management

• One-on-one engagement strategies
• Performance evaluation approaches
• Career development conversations
• Succession planning

4. Organizational Development

• Building transparency in organizations
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Working with HR effectively
• Managing remote/hybrid teams

5. Future Challenges

• Preparing for regulatory changes
• Managing global tax complexity
• Developing next-generation leaders

Resources Mentioned

• Leadership in Action program
• Achievers program
• 360-degree feedback assessments

About the Guest

Sonia Hollies serves as the Senior Vice President, Global Treasurer, Tax and Corporate Finance Head at Perrigo, a life sciences consumer products company. With headquarters in both Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Dublin, Ireland, Sonia brings over 30 years of experience in tax and finance leadership. She served as the Vice President and Chief Tax Officer at Conduent, leading the tax function during the organization's spin-off from Xerox. Sonia has also held senior tax roles at Xylem Inc., MasterCard, United Technologies, Purdue Pharma, and Crane Co. Throughout their career, Sonia has demonstrated expertise in tax compliance, reporting, and strategic planning, successfully managing tax functions and providing valuable insights to senior management and board members.

Next Steps for Listeners

1. Connect with Sonia Hollies on professional networks
2. Explore implementing one-on-one career discussions in your organization
3. Consider developing cross-functional relationships within your company
4. Subscribe to Exposed for more insights from tax industry leaders

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Tags

#TaxLeadership #CareerDevelopment #TeamManagement #CorporateTax #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #Tale