... for the implementation of sound, long-term tax policies that promote the global competitiveness of the U.S. technology industry.
The Silicon Valley Tax Directors Group is composed of representatives from leading technology companies with corporate offices predominantly located in the area between San Francisco and San Jose, California (widely known as “Silicon Valley”). The group was formed in 1981.
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Ryan Pierson Vice President, Global Tax; Education B.A. Accounting & Information Systems, Michigan State University; M.S. in Accounting (specialization in tax), Michigan State University Background International Tax Services at Grant Thornton and Ernst & Young; former head of tax at Dana Incorporated; current head of tax at Applied Materials Company Profile Applied Materials, Inc 3225 Oakmead Village Drive, M/S 1281 Santa Clara, California 95052 |