Patrick Bagarozza
About Patrick Bagarozza
Patrick Bagarozza serves as the Vice President of Tax at KDC/One, where he manages transfer pricing and cash tax optimization strategies. He has extensive experience in tax management, having held various senior roles in multiple companies over several decades.
Current Role at KDC/One
Patrick Bagarozza serves as the Vice President of Tax at KDC/One, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for advising business units on proposed business strategies and overseeing due diligence on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings. He also manages transfer pricing and cash tax optimization strategies, contributing to the company's financial efficiency and compliance.
Previous Experience in Tax Consulting
Prior to his current role, Bagarozza accumulated extensive experience in tax consulting across various organizations. He worked at Resources Global Professionals as a Tax Consultant and Business Developer for six months in 2009. He also held the position of Vice President of Taxes at Havas Worldwide from 2001 to 2009, and served as Senior Manager of Tax Reporting at Agere Systems for eight months in 2001.
Career Progression in Tax Management
Bagarozza's career in tax management includes significant roles at several companies. He was the Senior Director and Regional Head of Tax for the Americas at Lonza from 2017 to 2020. Before that, he worked at Reckitt Benckiser as the Director of Taxation for North America from 2009 to 2015, and at Capsugel as Senior Director of Global Tax from 2015 to 2017. His foundational experience includes a 13-year tenure at Ingersoll Rand as Manager of Federal Income Taxes and two years as a Tax Auditor for the State of New Jersey.
Educational Background in Accounting
Patrick Bagarozza studied at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from 1982 to 1986. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in tax and finance, equipping him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his various roles in the industry.