IRS names TEI member director for international tax matters and U.S. Competent Authority.

A member of TEI's European Chapter has been selected to lead the Internal Revenue Service's efforts on international tax issues. Robert H. Green will serve as Director, International and the U.S. Competent Authority. In this position, Mr. Green will be responsible for a wide range of issues relating to international tax matters and global trading. These include ensuring consistent tax treatment of U.S. taxpayers concerning international issues, providing timely and effective implementation of tax treaty and tax information exchange. He will report to the Commissioner, Large and Mid-Size Business Division.

"Bob brings a broad range of experience and expertise to this position and we are very pleased to have him as a member of our leadership team," LMSB Commissioner Deborah M. Nolan said. "Bob has a particular expertise in international tax issues relating to the tax treatment of foreign income. He has been a recognized leader in discussions between the U.S. and our major treaty partners. Working closely with Chief Counsel and Treasury, Bob and Deputy Director International Elvin Hedgpeth will lead our efforts to deal with the expanding global economy."

TEI President Ray Rossi commended the IRS on Mr. Green's appointment. "We are delighted that LMSB continues to recruit senior officials from the private sector. The knowledge, experience, and perspective that Bob Green will bring to his new job will serve him and the government well. TEI looks forward to working with him and his colleagues."

At the time of his appointment, Mr. Green was employed by the Procter & Gamble Company, directing the company's Taxes and Corporate Planning Office in Germany. He previously served as P&G's Director of International Taxes in the United States. Before joining the company, Mr. Green served as Vice-President of Tax Policy for the National Foreign Trade Council. He received his undergraduate degree from Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., and his J.D. and L.L.M in Taxation degrees from Georgetown University Law Center.