BIO: Lokesh Chaudhry

Lokesh Chaudhry is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of public practice experience, specializing in Canadian and international tax for more than two decades. As the Canadian Consumer Tax Market Leader and a Partner in the Global Compliance and Reporting practice at EY’s Vancouver office, Lokesh has built a reputation for his deep expertise and commitment to delivering innovative solutions.

A proactive business partner and empowering leader, Lokesh is known for his ability to bring forward-thinking solutions to complex business issues. He collaborates closely with clients, advising multinational corporations on tax minimization strategies, corporate reorganizations, and due diligence for high-profile cross-border mergers and acquisitions. In his capacity as an EY Canada Partner, Lokesh focuses on helping multinational companies align their global operations with their strategic goals. His expertise in structuring projects, cross-border transactions, and tax compliance helps clients navigate a constantly evolving tax landscape, ensuring long-term value creation. His role as a Global Client Service Partner allows him to oversee critical engagements, ensuring top-tier service delivery across industries

Passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation, Lokesh draws on his extensive knowledge across sectors like mining, consumer products, retail, and manufacturing. A Chartered Professional Accountant in British Columbia and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Lokesh holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Finance from Delhi University.