On Tax Joseph Bertucci of Digital Realty
Jun 27, 2023
Joseph Bertucci, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Tax at Digital Realty, shares his remarkable journey from Texas to Italy and back. He reflects on his transformative experiences at Enron and GE, emphasizing the importance of career management and seizing international opportunities. The conversation shifts to the art of simplifying tax concepts for non-professionals, empowering leaders to make informed decisions. Lastly, Joseph discusses building high-performing tax teams and the strategies behind effective leadership in the corporate world.
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Early Tax Career at Enron
- Joe Bertucci's career in tax began with an internship at Enron in Houston around 2000.
- This experience sparked his interest and aptitude in tax, shaping his career path early on.
Manage Your Career Actively
- Actively seek opportunities for growth when your organization cannot provide them.
- Taking stretch assignments and stepping outside your comfort zone fuels career growth.
Five Years in Florence, Italy
- Joe moved to Florence, Italy, for a GE international tax role initially planned for two years, which extended to five.
- He grew professionally handling M&A and personally met his wife and had his oldest daughter there.