2023 EY Young Tax Professional of the Year finalists
Over 40 finalists from across the globe will be participating in the 2023 EY Young Tax Professional of the Year competition. For EY, this competition is part of the commitment to foster the next generation of tax leaders. We’ll update this list as more country winners are announced. Congratulations to all the 2023 finalists!
Meet the 2023 finalists
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Austria - Eva Fritsch
Eva is the Austrian finalist. She is a tax consultant with Ernst & Young Steuerberatungsgesellschaft m.b.H. in Austria. She received her Master of Laws from Vienna University of Economics and Business in July 2022 where she also worked for the Legal Affairs Office. In this role, she was focused on data protection and university law. She is a bookworm and also enjoys being active. She started rhythmic gymnastics as a child and spent summers swimming in the Danube. As Eva begins her career in tax she is also preparing for World Gymnaestrada, a global, non-competitive event held every four years with participation open to everyone.
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Finland – Inka Heiskanen
Inka is the finalist representing Finland. She will be starting as a trainee in the EY office in Finland next spring, which is also when she expects to finish her Master’s degree in Commercial and Tax Law from Tampere University. Her thesis analyzes the tax treatment of insurance premiums paid by employers. Inka previously worked for the Finnish Tax Administration for almost two years, where she advised customers on inheritance and gift taxation, including decision-making and claims handling. Inka looks forward to gaining more experience in taxation with the EY team in Finland. She enjoys yoga, cycling, jogging, skiing and skating. She also loves Spanish culture, especially the food. She has visited Spain multiple times and can speak some Spanish.
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France - Théo Savonet
Théo is the finalist representing France. He received his Master 2 DJCE from University of Strasbourg in 2022 and is preparing for the bar exam. Although his degree is focused on tax law, especially its international aspect, he had the chance to study all business law subjects. During his internships, he was immersed in major corporate tax law issues, particularly in relation to cross-border situations, and he also has experience in labor law. Théo is passionate about fashion and follows fashion shows and news with great interest. He is also an avid reader, especially of modern French literature, and loves karaoke.
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Greater China - Annie Lui On Ni
Annie, the finalist representing Greater China, is an intern with the tax team at Ernst & Young Tax Services Limited in Hong Kong. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration (Law) and Bachelor of Laws from The University of Hong Kong in July 2022. She took part in international case competitions in Asia, North America and Europe strengthening her problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities. She also competed in global mediation and arbitration moots, helping to polish her written and oral advocacy. She has practiced as a first responder with an ambulance brigade during her spare time. Annie has spent summer and winter breaks working in government sectors and conglomerates. Annie aspires to help clients understand the intricacies of tax and to support them in operating responsibly, sustainably and ethically. Her hobbies include music (Cantopop, Mandopop and R&B) as well as archery and hiking.
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Spain - Nacho Pintado Brage
Nacho is the finalist representing Spain. He received a master’s degree in International Tax Advisory from the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) in Madrid. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in business administration, he worked in an audit company and was a tennis instructor for the experience and to save for his master’s degree. Before joining EY, Nacho interned as a trainee in a law office focusing on tax law. His future aspirations include being able to make a difference in his country, and he hopes to be a teacher while working as a tax advisor. He enjoys cooking, tennis, football and is now playing a popular Spanish racket sport called Padel. Nacho attended a German school in Spain and is fluent in Spanish, English and German.
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Sweden - Ebba Beskow
Ebba is the finalist representing Sweden. She will graduate from Stockholm University with a Master of Law in January 2023. She recently completed an exchange semester at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon, Portugal, and is writing her thesis on the subject of international taxation. Tax law has emerged as her main field of interest, and she aspires to create value in an environment with values she respects. She also hopes to be flexible to changes in the labor market and open to new opportunities. In her spare time, she loves to dance, cook, read and do crossword puzzles. Ebba also likes to hike and explore, recently on the island of São Miguel in Portugal’s Azores.
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United Kingdom - Tom Henderson
Tom, the UK finalist, is an assistant tax advisor with the International Tax and Transaction Services team at Ernst & Young LLP. He helps multinational clients navigate cross-border corporation tax challenges and identify opportunities. He is studying toward his Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor qualifications and participates in his team’s mental health initiative. Tom studied Economics and Politics at the University of Durham and studied abroad in Nice, France. He hopes to expand his tax technical knowledge and aspires to lead client relationships. Tom loves to travel around the UK and farther afield. He enjoys walking his dog and finding new places to eat and drink.
