Pascal Saint-Amans to be head of tax at OECD

This is new, from the OECD:

"Mr. Pascal Saint-Amans has been appointed Director of the Centre for Tax Policy and Administration (CTP). He will take up his duties on 1st February 2012 upon the retirement of Mr. Jeffrey Owens."

We mention this because we in the tax justice movement know and respect both officials. It is a hugely important post in the area of international tax, and undoubtedly a tremendously challenging one.

Congratulations to Mr. Saint-Amans, and best wishes to Mr. Owens.