Duane Newman

Duane Newman

Partner - EY South Africa

Duane Newman is a Tax Partner based in Johannesburg and serves as the Africa Sustainability Tax Leader at EY South Africa. Specialising in sustainability taxes and incentives, Duane is a pivotal figure in supporting tax policy design, including the carbon tax in South Africa, and contributes to global EY projects that make a positive impact. His advisory role on sustainability issues since 2008 has been instrumental in positioning him as an industry leader, particularly in the automotive and mining industries. Duane's expertise in advising companies on carbon tax, carbon credits, and CBAM is powered by his extensive knowledge in trade, incentive, and sustainability. As a qualified chartered accountant and a registered Master Tax Practitioner at SAIT, he has played a significant role in shaping the environmental tax and incentive landscape. Duane's leadership extends beyond his professional work, having been a board member and founding chairman of the Environmental Tax and Incentive working groups, as well as holding numerous chair roles in chambers of commerce over two decades.