16-17 November 2026 | Tampa, FL

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Thiru Govender

TIDES brings together a diverse group of leaders shaping Tampa Bay’s role in the global economy. Speakers will include executives and experts from ports, airports, economic development organizations, logistics, international business, investment, and trade, offering insight into how Tampa’s global connections can create new opportunities for exporters, investors, and businesses.

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Assurance Practice Leader

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BDO

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Thiru Govender, CPA, MBA is an Assurance Practice Leader at BDO and Head of the firm’s U.S./India Desk. He has more than 20 years of experience advising multinational and publicly traded companies on assurance, regulatory, and cross-border business matters, with a particular focus on global growth and international operations.

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