George Zaharatos

Principal
KPMG LLP
Atlanta, GA

George is a Principal with KPMG LLP’s U.S. Trade and Customs Practice based in the firm’s Atlanta office and KPMG’s Trade and Customs Southeast Regional Leader. George has over 18 years of experience managing trade compliance and identifying savings and efficiencies through implementation of effective controls.

George is responsible for assisting a broad range of U.S. multi-national and foreign-owned clients primarily in electronics and communications, aviation, mining, defense, automotive and retail. George has extensive knowledge in U.S. and global imports and export regulations, particularly in the areas of duty recovery, trade process development, systems implementations, compliance assessments, cross-functional opportunity identification, and supply chain cost savings strategies.

Before joining KPMG, he worked at a leading international trading company where he oversaw import and export operations in both North and Latin America. George has also worked on large import accounts for a foremost customs broker and possesses practical experience in customs entry clearance and broker management. George also has substantial trade policy experience and has worked for the U.S. Department of State at the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus.