Toronto, Ontario, Canada
As GTA Trade & Customs practice leader for KPMG, Bob Sacco is a high-energy problem solver with a strong reputation for helping large multinational businesses reduce import/export costs and manage compliance risk. A licensed customs broker and professional logistician with in-depth knowledge of trade agreements and customs process, Bob is skilled at managing a diverse range of professionals who deal with all aspects of customs and trade. Prior to joining KPMG, he launched and led CanTradeGlobal, and Deloitte's Customs & Global Trade Group, growing the practice in Canada through a 20 year period. Bob is former President of the Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association and was recognized in 2012 with the “Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal” for community service. Specialties: • Automated trade solutions – SAP/GTS • Various trade agreements including NAFTA • Duty drawbacks, refunds and remissions • Orders-in-Council granting remission of duties and taxes at the time of importation • Assisting corporations on the revision or establishment of accounting systems for tax compliance • Working with government officials on behalf of clients • Litigation support • Global trade
Chair of the Board of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transpositions, North America (CILTNA). The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation International (CILT) is recognized globally as the first-choice professional body for supply chain logistics and transport. CILT Received a Royal Charter in 1919 and has just celebrated 105 years with chapters in 30 countries. “Our members are dedicated, passionate, and innovative, connecting community, in evolving global markets. Using advanced technology and a focus on sustainability and adaptability we are setting the stage with new standard and best practices” . CILTNA has an ambitious and exciting program that will be rolled out in the coming months. To read more about CILTNA please visit www.CILTNA.com
As KPMG's GTA Trade & Customs Leader and member of the Indirect Tax team, Bob is growing the business for Trade & Customs services, helping large global organizations to reduce costs and operate more effectively in the Canadian market.
Partnered to form CanTradeGlobal to help clients increase their effectiveness in global trade. Leveraging extensive experience and an unparalleled international network, Bob is leading consulting activities to help companies effectively realize cost savings though imports and exports. CanTradeGlobal is a member of Trusted Trade Alliance, a global network with offices on five continents, and an unsurpassed network of international experts. For more information, visit CanTradeGlobal.com.
As a former Vice Chair of the Association, Bob provides strategic advice and direction on Trade & Customs matters that are important to members.
As a former National President of the Canadian Italian Business Professionals Association’s National Federation (CIBPA), working with chapter presidents and members to expand the organization’s footprint and influence across Canada. The Canadian Italian community has always viewed education and community service as the road map to a better career and life in Canada. In addition to being a recognized voice within the business community, the CIBPA took on the challenge of helping with community-based fundraising for charitable causes and providing bursaries and scholarships to Canadian Italian students so they could get the head start required to prosper as Canadians. The National Federation of CIBPA’s has 10 registered chapters throughout Canada and through its 60 years has distributed almost $11 million to various Canadian community based charities and programs. Approximately $4.5 million of this amount has been donated to over 2,500 students of Italian heritage or students in Italian studies. Many of our donations have been to hospitals, seniors’ residences and students that receive provincial student assistance. With an aging population and the cost of a university and college education constantly increasing, we are pleased to make a difference. The CIBPA recognizes and supports a common theme of family values, good citizenship and education being the corner stones of success. Our mandate is to promote and cultivate the business, professional, cultural and social interests of our members, and to be the recognized lobbying voice of the Canadian-Italian community at large. We continue to be the pre-eminent forum for the exchange of ideas and viewpoints, and are focused on the development of business and professional contacts beyond the simple practices of networking or exchanging business cards.