Software and integrated workflow solutions provider Wolters Kluwer has appointed Bas Kniphorst as executive vice president and managing director for tax and accounting (TAA) Europe.
Kniphorst has been with Wolters Kluwer since beginning his career in 2001. He has held a number of senior roles including managing director for Australia and New Zealand and vice president of product management TAA research for the US and Canada. Most recently, he was vice president and managing director of the firm’s legal and regulatory business in the Benelux region.
During his time with Wolters Kluwer, Kniphorst has worked at the company’s offices in the Netherlands, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia and the US.
Commenting on his appointment, Kniphorst says: “ It is an honour to return to the TAA division and I’m excited by the opportunities we have ahead of us in Europe. I am passionate about innovation, and look forward to working with our talented teams who devise smart solutions to tackle complex problems every day.”
Jason Marx, Wolters Kluwer TAA CEO, adds: “Bas has a deep understanding of the tax and accounting market with a long track record of driving customer-driven innovation, transformation and growth. He also has invaluable knowledge of our products and customer requirements. I’m excited to work with him as we drive further innovation and growth for the division across Europe.”
