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James Tarbit

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Global Head of EX at Ipsos
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

James is the Global Head of Employee Experience at Ipsos, where he leads specialist teams across more than 20 countries. An alumnus of the University of Warwick, he is an expert in employee research, culture, and leadership. Colleagues describe him as professional, talented, knowledgeable, and a great networker with an infectious personality.

Outside of his corporate role, James is deeply committed to supporting the arts for young people, serving as a Trustee for the charity Action for Childrens Arts. He also has a background as a talented DJ, with a great knowledge of music and keeping a crowd happy.

Unique fact: James has professional experience as a DJ, praised for his talent and knowledge of music.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Global Head of EX
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Priorities

Topics James cares about

EX & CX Integration
He frequently speaks on the "empathy ripple effect, " advocating for linking employee experience (EX) to customer experience (CX) to prove business ROI and enhance customer outcomes.
Workplace 'Polycrisis'
Discusses how concurrent global crises (geopolitical, economic, environmental) create a 'polycrisis' that uniquely impacts the world of work and employee wellbeing.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Global Head of EX
Ipsos
11-2022 - 1-2024
CEO, International
Ipsos Karian and Box
12-2019 - 11-2022
Managing Director, Client Advisory
Ipsos Karian and Box
11-2017 - 12-2019
Senior Director
Ipsos Karian and Box
9-2016 - 11-2017
Global Head of Employee Insight
HSBC
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Education
9-2002 - 1-2004
MA
University of Warwick
BA (Hons) 2:1
University of Warwick
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