James Whitfield
Managing Partner. Tax & Private Business
20+ years advising complex private groups on tax strategy, structuring and succession across Australia and Asia.
Introduction
James is the Managing Partner of Triple Eight Advisory and leads the firm's Tax and Private Business practice. He has spent more than two decades advising founder-led groups, listed corporates and family offices on the interplay between operating structures, tax exposure and long-term wealth.
He is known for translating dense regulatory change into practical board-level decisions, and personally leads every engagement he sponsors.
Experience
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2018. PresentManaging PartnerTriple Eight Advisory
Founding partner. Leads tax, private business and firm-wide strategy.
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2010, 2018Tax PartnerKPMG
Private Enterprise tax partner covering NSW and QLD family groups.
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2004, 2010Senior Manager, TaxPwC Sydney
M&A tax and consolidations across ASX 200 clients.
Education & Qualifications
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2006Master of TaxationUniversity of Sydney
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2003Chartered AccountantChartered Accountants ANZ
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2002BCom (Hons)UNSW Business School