David Bruns

David Bruns is a seasoned compensation professional with extensive experience in global compensation strategies and program management. Currently serving as Senior Director of Global Compensation at Digital Realty, David oversees a $500M rewards portfolio for 3,500 employees across 20+ countries, encompassing areas such as executive compensation, annual compensation planning, and HR analytics. Prior roles include Vice President of Compensation at Hertz, where David managed compensation for over 30,000 employees, and Senior Director of Compensation & Office Services at Dean Foods, overseeing compensation strategies for more than 16,000 employees. David's career began at Tennant Company and Ingersoll Rand, where notable achievements included redesigning incentive plans and spearheading compensation initiatives. David holds an MA in Human Resources & Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota and a BA in Psychology from Texas Lutheran University.