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Belinda Pestana

EY Americas Tax Financial Services Leader

Working with businesses to successfully manage their tax agenda for nearly three decades. Passionate about mentoring our leaders of tomorrow.

Areas of focus

As EY Americas Tax Financial Services Leader, Belinda oversees 3,500 Tax professionals across banking and capital markets, insurance, wealth and asset management and real estate, hospitality and construction. She has nearly 30 years of experience in public accounting, assisting some of the largest global firms with their tax strategy and planning needs.

Belinda is a passionate advocate for diversity and equality and is an active member of the firm’s Global Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Belinda has also been also recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Latinas in America.

Belinda received her Master in Taxation from Seton Hall University. She is also a CPA licensed in the state of New York.

How Belinda is building a better working world

Belinda is an inclusive leader who is passionate about empowering her teams, tapping into their talents and motivations. As a champion for the advancement of women and underrepresented groups, she is a committed mentor and sponsor whose support has been instrumental in the growth and success of countless leaders. Belinda’s dedication to diversity, equity and inclusiveness (DEI) also extends beyond the boundaries of our firm through collaboration with clients and industry organizations on relevant DEI strategies and programming. Her work with the firm’s Latinx Professional Network also serves to inspire change and progress across the broader business community.

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