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.

Visit the SVTDG Web site at www.svtdg.org

Darin Orr

Vice President, Tax;
Yahoo, Inc.

Education

B.A., Accounting – Brigham Young University; MAcc, Accounting - Tax Brigham Young University; C.P.A. California

Background

Business leader and global corporate tax expert at Yahoo with diverse experience across multiple industries (manufacturing, consumer, retail, financial services and Big 4 accounting), and companies (Yum! Brands, GE, CapitalOne, Whirlpool, and Deloitte). Deep expertise in a variety of tax related matters including developing tax strategy, establishing tax efficient entities, M&A, divestitures, integrations, business restructurings, debt/equity recapitalizations, tax efficient structuring including global cash management, transfer pricing, US and international tax compliance, tax risk planning and mitigation, audits, international start-ups and spin-offs, and SEC filings. Significant Board of Directors (Public Company and Private Equity) involvement. Strong focus on team engagement and development.

Company Profile

Yahoo, Inc.

770 Broadway, 9th Floor

New York, New York 10003-9562


Yahoo’s media, technology and business platforms connect hundreds of millions of people around the world to the things they love. With apps and sites like Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Fantasy, Yahoo Mail and more and a powerful, open platform that connects brands and publishers to passionate fans, Yahoo is all about putting an exclamation point on what you’re into.