GTN Appoints Bryan Williams as Chief Executive Officer
Experienced global mobility and technology leader to guide GTN's next phase of growth
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, April 21, 2026 -- Global Tax Network (GTN), a leading provider of global mobility tax and advisory services, announced the appointment of Bryan Williams as Chief Executive Officer. Williams brings more than two decades of experience building and leading global mobility organizations, with a strong background in scaling technology‑enabled solutions for multinational employers.
An entrepreneur and former attorney, Williams previously co-founded Polaris Global Mobility, where he spent more than 16 years leading strategy, operations, and client partnerships. Under his leadership, Polaris was built into a global mobility technology platform supporting complex expatriate programs across more than 100 countries. In 2018, Polaris was acquired by Topia, where Williams remained on to support the integration of teams, technology, and clients before exiting in 2019.
As CEO of GTN, Williams will guide the firm's next phase of growth, focusing on advancing and expanding GTN's capabilities while continuing its long standing commitment to exceptional client service.
"GTN has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, trusted relationships, and thoughtful problem solving," said Bryan Williams, Chief Executive Officer of GTN. "I'm excited to join GTN at a pivotal moment as industries are reshaped by economic change and accelerating advances in technology, including AI. My focus will be on helping GTN continue to evolve and lead by delivering forward looking solutions for clients navigating this growing complexity."
David Kolb, GTN's Founder and Chairman, said Williams' appointment reflects both the firm's strong foundation and its next phase of growth.
"I've known Bryan for many years and have tremendous respect for how he builds businesses and leads teams," Kolb said. "He brings deep global mobility experience, a strong understanding of mobility technology, and a thoughtful leadership style that aligns extremely well with GTN's culture. Bryan is the right leader for where GTN is today and where we're headed next."
Kolb added that the appointment reflects GTN's continued investment in innovation, scalability, and long term growth, while maintaining the firm's collaborative, client focused culture.
Williams is based in Seattle, Washington, and works closely with GTN's executive leadership team to support clients across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.
For more information about GTN and its leadership team, visit gtn.com.
ABOUT GLOBAL TAX NETWORK (GTN)
Global Tax Network (GTN) is a mobility tax services firm focused on empowering people to live and work anywhere in the world, supported by purpose-built technology and deep mobility tax expertise. GTN helps corporate mobility program managers and mobile employees navigate cross-border tax complexities and manage risks. The firm's services support expatriates, foreign nationals, business travelers (both international and domestic), remote workers, and permanent transfers.
GTN has received numerous industry recognitions, including Accounting Today's Best Firms to Work For and INSIDE Public Accounting's Best of the Best. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, GTN's team is located across the United States. For more information, visit gtn.com.
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