Hodgens Global

Chief tax adviser at Hodgens Global providing international citizens with support on their personal UK tax matters.

Chief Tax Adviser

Created to support your tax reporting and compliance needs, regardless of location., Hodgens Global exists exclusively for the private individual who is obliged to declare worldwide income for taxation purposes. If you are planning to transition from one tax regime to another, or need guidance and tax agent support to manage your tax concerns, we are here to provide you with a dedicated service.

Director

EDA Professional Services Ltd

Specializing in US and UK expat taxation, providing a wide range of services including self-assessment tax return preparation and filing. Providing tax planning advice in full compliance with both IRS and HMRC guidelines and reporting requirements ranging from basic income tax to reporting on far reaching issues such as inheritance tax, trust taxation, capital gains and the territorial tax issues.

Senior Tax Advisory Manager

Various international companies

Following the great recession of 2008, there followed a tumultuous period of job changes as I tried to navigate a future in employment while maintaining a stable home environment for the family as an expat, working with many other expats in a similar situation.

Senior financial management and consulting services

Halcrow, a CH2M Company

A leading UK multi-disciplinary firm of civil engineering and infrastructure development specialists (later acquired by CH2MHill who were then acquired by Jacobs) where I oversaw a rapid period of growth in revenue, headcount and profitability in the region, with improved commercial management of projects and the working capital employed in these long term projects, building focused and improved relations with the banks, providing greater visibility of the business. Arranged banking facilities that led to improved trade finance deals, an increase of personnel in the region from 400 to 1,300 and tripling regional turnover. Continual long range forecasting and planning.

Regional Head of Finance - Middle East

V.Ships

A diverse international ship-management consultancy business overseeing several large scale acquisitions of the company during a strategic program of growth. Responsible for monthly and annual consolidated financial reporting and analytical reviews in co-operation with international finance teams throughout the group. Key successes included the sale of a UK based entity within the group, a new company set up for a JV with Radisson Seven Seas Cruises in the UK, in full compliance with CAA regulations, and a reorganization of Italian based entities into a tax efficient holding structure.

Group Financial Controller

Galaxy Energy Group

A privately owned $3billion trading business responsible for monthly executive reports of marked to market trading results, consolidated financial data for the group, with analytical reviews. Developed internal controls, finance teams and banking relations in Geneva, Monaco, Houston and Singapore.

Fisons plc

Initially appointed as Group Internal Auditor, based at head office in London, of this listed multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical/scientific equipment corporation, later assigned to a permanent role as the Nordic Financial Controller for the Group in Sweden where key successes included controlling a multiple currency transaction base to successfully protect the balance sheet, creating an effective management of the taxation issues arising on cross border transactions in the Nordic territory. Set up strong systems to ensure all after sales service activities of the high value instruments sold to universities and biotechnology companies were correctly monitored, reported and analysed - such as warranties, provisions for installations of the instruments and implementation of analytical software programs, stocks of spare parts, and working with the engineering teams providing the customer support.

Nordic Financial Controller / Group Internal Auditor

Sea Containers

Internal auditor, based at Group HQ, of this listed international container business with port operations throughout the world. Subsidiary activities included a leading passenger ferry shipping business, SeaLink, with operations between the UK, Ireland and continental Europe and Venice Simplon-Orient-Express transport and hotel operations. In 1989 the shipping business was acquired by Stena Line which was later acquired by P&O, a company which has since been acquired by DP World.

Group Internal Auditor

CLB Littlejohn Frazer

Audit senior, with ICAEW training, at this City of London based firm of chartered accountants, specializing in Lloyds of London insurance syndicates and Members' agents. Other clients were engaged in large-scale freight forwarding operations.

Audit Senior

I like to provide solutions, to help expatriates progress with their lives and their careers without having any uncertainty about their tax position. I am happy that I get to resolve problems for so many people, and to resolve tax worries that needn’t have existed in the first place.

I am inspired by others who make a success from their opportunities to pursue an expat life. The Hodgens Global business was created in Scotland with the expats' needs for clarity and tax agent representation in mind. We now have a representative office in the UAE.

Hodgens Global represents an international client base providing tax advisory support, enabling them to be fully tax compliant, preparing and filing tax returns and advising on various taxation issues including capital gains, trusts and inheritance tax. We are client focused with a professional, international expat background. No matter where you are located, or the nature of your enquiry, you will receive courtesy, respect and swift professional assistance. 

Having been an expat for most of my career, I can relate to most of the concerns where people often need help.

Laurence Hodgens

Marsh

• Lead the regional business growth through functional leadership in the new Industry Vertical model.
• Collaborate with the Industry Leader to develop strategies and country-specific plans for change management.
• Train teams in MEA on AI adoption to align with the region's pace of expansion.

Industry Sales & IMPACT Leader, MENA

As part of my current role, I provide expert guidance and support to our regional brokers across IMEA on best practices for managing large tenders and complex, high-value opportunities. I help our team navigate these challenging revenue streams more effectively, ultimately leading to greater success and better commercial outcomes.

IMPACT Leader, MENA: Supporting with Large Tenders and Complex Opportunities

Initially joining as the distribution lead for small to medium sized enterprises, I gradually expanded my role to encompass all major opportunities in the region, with a focus on high-value and complex clients. To facilitate the company's growth, I also spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy for the region, successfully resulting in sustained growth across all business verticals.

Head of Marketing, Bids and Communications, GCC

Enterprise Sales and Marketing Manager

SME Sales Leader

AES International

Beginning in a business development role, I quickly transitioned into providing consultancy on insurance solutions to clients, and ultimately took on a leadership position as part of the newly formed B2B department. In this capacity, I developed and offered innovative risk and benefit solutions throughout the MENA and Caspian regions.

Wealth, Benefits and Insurance Consultant

Business Development Manager

NatWest

I provided valuable assistance to clients by facilitating access to account information and wealth solutions within the bank. Through this support, I contributed to customer retention efforts and helped clients with transactional solutions.

Individual Account Executive

With a demonstrated history of treble digit growth in the B2B insurance market, my focus as Industry Sales & IMPACT Leader at Marsh centers on convincing large organizations to choose Marsh for broking and consulting services. Marsh's team benefits from my unmatched expertise in bid and proposal writing, enhancing our ability to secure lucrative contracts and navigating the complex procurement landscape in the region. 

Collaborating closely with brokers across IMEA, my contributions bolster our ability to deliver risk consultancy and insurance services to clients, resulting in over 100m USD in contract values per year. My strategic influence is evident in our growth and improved close rates, ensuring that our organization consistently delivers impactful solutions aligned with the dynamic needs of the clients and industries we serve.

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