David Couch

David Couch has extensive experience in global indirect tax management, currently serving as the Director of Global Indirect Tax at Valero Energy Corporation since January 2004. In this role, David oversees the company’s international indirect tax obligations, including VAT, GST, and excise duty, focusing on jurisdictions such as the UK, Ireland, Canada, Mexico, and Peru, along with minor filing responsibilities in Aruba and Puerto Rico. Prior to this, David held various positions at Valero, including Senior Manager and Manager of Sales & Use/Excise Tax Audits, where critical functions for UK/EU and Canadian filing obligations were established. Earlier experience includes a Senior Tax Analyst role at The Neiman Marcus Group and a Consultant position at Ryan. David holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business, earned between 1995 and 2000.