SVTDG

... 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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Roger Brown

Senior Director, Head of Tax;
Genentech Inc.

Education

B.S. University of San Francisco

Background

Senior Manager at Arthur Anderson in San Francisco. Tax Director at Broadvison. Joined Genentech in 2002. Currently responsible for managing Corporate Tax function.

Company Profile

Genentech Inc.

1 DNA Way, MS 24

South San Francisco, California 94080


Founded more than 35 years ago, Genentech is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious or life-threatening medical conditions. The company, a member of the Roche Group, has headquarters in South San Francisco.