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08 JAN 2025 / PEOPLE UPDATES

GTN Names Three New Managing Directors, Expanding Leadership for 2025

GTN Names Three New Managing Directors, Expanding Leadership for 2025
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Global Tax Network (GTN), a prominent mobility tax services firm, has promoted Raj Azad, Richard Leach, and Tracy Novotny to the role of Managing Director, effective January 1, 2025. These promotions signify GTN's commitment to leadership development and exceptional service delivery in global mobility tax services, further bolstering the firm's commitment to empowering its team and fostering excellence in serving multinational clients with mobility tax challenges.

Global Tax Network (GTN), a leading mobility tax services firm, has announced the promotion of Raj Azad, Richard Leach, and Tracy Novotny to Managing Director, effective January 1, 2025. These appointments reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to leadership development and delivering exceptional service in the global mobility tax space. 

Raj Azad has been a cornerstone of GTN for over 21 years, helping drive firm expansion and client service excellence. Known for cultivating long-term client relationships, Azad has consistently provided responsive, tailored solutions across a range of industries. He holds an undergraduate degree in accounting from Hansraj College, Delhi University, and a Master of Business Taxation from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Azad is also a Certified Public Accountant. 

“Raj has been a vital member of our team throughout the years,” said GTN President Eric Loff. “His proven leadership and ability to foster meaningful client relationships have been invaluable.” 

Richard Leach brings more than two decades of international tax management experience and has played a central role in expanding GTN’s private client and high-net-worth service lines. An IRS Enrolled Agent, Leach earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from Bristol University. His ability to balance strategic insight with a practical approach has helped strengthen GTN’s core service offerings. 

“Richard has a ‘can-do’ attitude and ability to focus on what is possible,” Loff noted. “His leadership will be integral to driving future success.” 

Tracy Novotny has spent 18 years in global mobility tax, specializing in advisory and compliance services for corporate and individual clients. Passionate about process improvement and customer experience, Novotny is known for her strategic thinking and results-driven leadership. She earned her degree from Metropolitan State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. 

“Tracy has consistently delivered exceptional results,” said Loff. “Her strategic insights and leadership have made a lasting impact on our firm.” 

As active contributors to GTN’s mission and vision, Azad, Leach, and Novotny will help guide the firm through its next phase of growth while ensuring continued excellence in serving multinational clients navigating mobility tax challenges. Their promotions further reinforce GTN’s commitment to empowering its people and building a high-impact leadership team.

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