Global Tax Conference 2026 l Navigating change with confidence

Prof. João Felix Nogueira

João Félix Pinto Nogueira, PhD in Tax Law, is a Professor at the Portuguese Catholic University and a leading expert in European and international tax law, with senior roles at IBFD, academic journals, and regulatory bodies. He has over 20 years of teaching and research experience, extensive international academic and governmental consultancy involvement, and a prominent role in global tax policy forums. 

Poppy Sandhu

Poppy Sandhu is Group Financial Controller at Footballco, where she leads global financial reporting, consolidation, and IFRS governance across the company’s international operations. A Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), she plays a key role in supporting Footballco’s growth and acquisition strategy, managing a sizeable, multi‑country finance function.

Gerard Bayona

Gerard Bayona is Group Deputy Head of Tax (International Tax and Transformation) at AXA, where he leads global tax transformation initiatives and international tax matters across the group. Based in Madrid, he brings deep expertise in corporate and international taxation, having previously served as Head of Tax for AXA Spain and held senior tax roles at Zurich Insurance.

Rita Marques 

Rita Marques is Head of Fiscal Affairs at Jerónimo Martins, where she oversees the group’s tax strategy, compliance, and fiscal governance across its international retail operations. Based in Lisbon, she plays a key role within the corporate finance function, supporting Jerónimo Martins’ multi‑country growth and regulatory alignment.

José Luis Ferreira

José Luis Ferreira is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Repsol Portugal, responsible for finance, tax, and treasury across the country operation. A long‑tenured Repsol executive, he joined the group in 2006 and previously held senior tax leadership roles, bringing deep expertise from earlier positions at PwC and KPMG.