Meet The Team
Xatia brings together an experienced
team of industry experts.
team of industry experts.
Chris James
Director, Co-Founder
LinkedIn
Chris founded Impendulo Limited in 2010 - a market leader in IPT compliance - and led the company until its acquisition by Avalara Inc. in December 2020. Following the acquisition, he served as General Manager and Vice President of Insurance for several years.
Chris’s passion for the insurance market remained strong, and when the opportunity to return arose, he eagerly embraced it - renewing his commitment to transforming tax compliance within the industry.
Reflecting on this opportunity, Chris stated:
“AI has transformed what is possible in modernizing tax treatment for the insurance sector. This progress is made even more exciting by the exceptional team we are assembling.”
Chris founded Impendulo Limited in 2010 - a market leader in IPT compliance - and led the company until its acquisition by Avalara Inc. in December 2020. Following the acquisition, he served as General Manager and Vice President of Insurance for several years.
Chris’s passion for the insurance market remained strong, and when the opportunity to return arose, he eagerly embraced it - renewing his commitment to transforming tax compliance within the industry.
Reflecting on this opportunity, Chris stated:
“AI has transformed what is possible in modernizing tax treatment for the insurance sector. This progress is made even more exciting by the exceptional team we are assembling.”
Nick Manias
CTO, Co-Founder
LinkedIn
Nick developed the core technology behind Impendulo Limited and joined Avalara Inc. as Engineering Director following the acquisition of the business in 2020. Over the next five years, Nick led teams across multiple global locations and drove key innovations across the business.
Returning to his startup roots, Nick brings extensive technical expertise and a passion for crafting elegant, scalable solutions to this ambitious new chapter focused on transforming insurance tax processes.
Reflecting on this opportunity, Nick stated:
“We’re on the brink of a significant shift in how technology serves IPT. With AI, we can solve problems at scale-faster, smarter, and with genuine impact.”
Nick developed the core technology behind Impendulo Limited and joined Avalara Inc. as Engineering Director following the acquisition of the business in 2020. Over the next five years, Nick led teams across multiple global locations and drove key innovations across the business.
Returning to his startup roots, Nick brings extensive technical expertise and a passion for crafting elegant, scalable solutions to this ambitious new chapter focused on transforming insurance tax processes.
Reflecting on this opportunity, Nick stated:
“We’re on the brink of a significant shift in how technology serves IPT. With AI, we can solve problems at scale-faster, smarter, and with genuine impact.”
Rob Clayton
Director, Co-Founder
LinkedIn
Rob has been advising global insurers and Lloyd’s since 2001. He is a former KPMG partner and has held various ‘Head of Tax’ roles across the insurance sector. Rob brings decades of experience helping insurance organisations tackle their toughest tax challenges.
Rob believes innovative technology is now indispensable for managing risk, satisfying ever-evolving regulatory expectations, ensuring timely compliance, and controlling cost in a highly competitive market.
Reflecting on this opportunity, Rob stated:
“Now is the time that technology in tax is most needed. Meeting stakeholders’ expectations whilst managing costs is a challenge that many tax teams are addressing. The emergence of AI technology can transform tax processes. I’m excited to be working with a dynamic, forward thinking team that brings deep premium tax experience with the latest technology to our clients."
Rob has been advising global insurers and Lloyd’s since 2001. He is a former KPMG partner and has held various ‘Head of Tax’ roles across the insurance sector. Rob brings decades of experience helping insurance organisations tackle their toughest tax challenges.
Rob believes innovative technology is now indispensable for managing risk, satisfying ever-evolving regulatory expectations, ensuring timely compliance, and controlling cost in a highly competitive market.
Reflecting on this opportunity, Rob stated:
“Now is the time that technology in tax is most needed. Meeting stakeholders’ expectations whilst managing costs is a challenge that many tax teams are addressing. The emergence of AI technology can transform tax processes. I’m excited to be working with a dynamic, forward thinking team that brings deep premium tax experience with the latest technology to our clients."
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