Joe DiFilippo

SVP, BTS North America

Joe is a Partner and Head of Strategic Growth and Partner Success at BTS, based inSan Diego. He leads business development across North America and supports the success of BTS’s senior client partners. Joe works with executive teams to improve effectiveness, drive cultural transformation, elevate leadership, and lead enterprise-wide change—ranging from sales force transformations to large-scale assessments.

Hehas partnered with senior leaders across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His approach blends pragmatism and experimentation, helping leaders shift mindsets and deliver measurable results.

Earlier in his career, Joe served as a U.S. Army Captain in Military Intelligence, with assignments in the U.S., South Korea, Kuwait, and Iraq. He also held senior roles at Korn Ferry and McChrystal Group. His research explores how executive behavior shapes organizational outcomes—especially during moments of change.

Outside of work, Joe enjoys time with his wife and two sons, traveling, learningSpanish, staying fit, and perfecting his skills as a grill master.

Industry expertise: Joe's extensive experience spans the technology, financial services, and industrial sectors.

Publications

Accelerating the Mid-level Leader Journey to Create Future Ready Leaders

Winning Strategies: BTS's Brandon Hall Award Winners Showcase

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Building High Impact Leadership Capabilities through Vertical Development

Winning Strategies: BTS's Brandon Hall Award Winners Showcase

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Interested in joining the BTS team?

BTS is working to modernize business culture around the globe. We’re looking for creative, courageous, and empathetic individuals who want to help individuals and teams find a greater purpose in their work. We love what we do, and we think you would too.