Helene McDonald has extensive experience in tax management and corporate legal affairs, currently serving as the Directeur fiscal at Veolia for the Africa Middle East region, with a focus on cross-border activities and transfer pricing. Prior roles include Tax Director for non-defense activities at Thales and Head of Tax and Corporate Legal Department at SODIAAL, where management of tax audits and contractual negotiations were key responsibilities. Helene's career began as a Legal Advisor for an airline start-up and includes significant roles at Technip and ALSTOM, specializing in international tax. Helene holds a PhD in Corporate Law and multiple degrees in taxation and business law from prestigious French universities.