Joe Gagliano

Joe Gagliano serves as the Executive Vice President and Global Head of Tax at American Express, where leadership encompasses a 135-member tax organization across 17 countries. With extensive experience in corporation taxation—including planning, compliance, accounting, auditing, and global transfer pricing—Joe is adept in navigating tax implications related to mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and the financial services regulatory landscape. Prior roles at American Express involved leading the international tax function and US international compliance for numerous legal entities in multiple regions. Joe's educational qualifications include an LL.M. in Taxation from New York Law School, a J.D. from Rutgers Law School, an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a B.S. in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University.