Global Business Alliance

Thank you, Congressman Jake Auchincloss, for meeting with our members to discuss the importance of promoting an open and fair economy that encourages investments from America's friends and allies.

GBA's 26th Spring Tax Conference was a smashing success! 2025 will undoubtedly be the "Tax Superbowl," and we are already preparing to tackle the jam-packed tax legislative agenda that awaits us. A huge thank you to our conference co-chairs, Kevin Sherfey and Thomas Scarpaci, and our sponsors, Baker McKenzie and Deloitte, for making it all possible.

A huge thank you to Congressman David Schweikert for helping us kick off our 26th Spring Tax Conference at the beautiful Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia! Our member companies' top tax executives enjoyed hearing his perspective and outlook on what's to come in 2025.

GREAT NEWS coming out of Georgia: Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp has vetoed legislation that would have required Georgia workers at international companies to register as a foreign agent. Nancy McLernon, GBA's President & CEO, said: "I applaud Governor Kemp for recognizing that this legislation would have unfairly mischaracterized over 280,000 hardworking Georgians at international companies operating in the U.S. as foreign agents. Although the intent of the bill is laudable, the clunky way it was written would have discriminated against and pejoratively labeled average Americans." Check out Nancy's full statement: https://lnkd.in/eh7FNfpC

The Global Business Alliance just kicked off our 26th Annual Spring Tax Conference at the lovely Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. I’d like to thank Congressman David Schweikert for stopping by last night to offer some insightful and sobering thoughts on the tax policy issues our country will face in 2025. I’d also like to thank to our sponsors Deloitte & Baker McKenzie, as well as our conference co-chairs Kevin Sherfey & Thomas Scarpaci. Looking forward to a jam-packed few days.

"If you want to achieve a race to the top, we should start by catching up to the leaders." GBA's Senior Director of Tax and Trade, Aaron Taylor, testified before the United States Trade Representative and urged for trade policies that encourage investment from allied countries to deepen economic relationships and build more resilient supply chains. See the full testimony: https://bit.ly/4aWcssS

Great meetings in Boston to talk about tax issues with legislative offices and the administration so far. Always spreading the good word about international companies and the Global Business Alliance too! Photo is of Massachusetts statehouse shimmering in the morning sunshine amid a beautiful Boston skyline.🌞

Monumental news as Brightline West Trains has named #TeamSiemens the preferred bidder to design and manufacture the world's newest high-speed trainsets for the United States. The American Pioneer 220 will transform rail travel in America and usher in a new era of transportation! We look forward to finalizing the contract soon. #TransformTheEveryday  

I am humbled to have been named as the Global Business Alliance's next President and CEO. Without a doubt, my time with this incredible organization has been a highlight of my professional career. I’m proud of my time here and energized by the world-class companies and talented professionals within the membership whom we represent. I’m truly honored to lead such a remarkable team. We're poised for exciting times ahead. It's a privilege to step into this role, and I'm eager to uphold Nancy McLernon’s tradition of excellence while steering towards innovative new horizons. I look forward to working with you along that journey!

GBA has some more news to share: Jonathan Samford, GBA's EVP, has been selected to succeed Nancy McLernon as GBA's President & CEO. While leadership may be changing, GBA’s core mission will remain the same. We can’t wait for what lies ahead and hope our members are just as excited for GBA’s renewal! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gKmEfzH6