James Tarbit

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Global Head of EX at Ipsos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Challenger

Fast-Paced

Decisive

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care 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.
AI in the Workplace
He has spoken about how trust in AI remains a key barrier to adoption and emphasizes the need for cultural change to integrate technology successfully.

Media Appearances

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James Tarbit, CEO of International EX at Ipsos. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

1-2024
Global Head of EX at Ipsos
11-2022 - 1-2024
CEO, International at Ipsos Karian and Box
12-2019 - 11-2022
Managing Director, Client Advisory at Ipsos Karian and Box
11-2017 - 12-2019
Senior Director at Ipsos Karian and Box
9-2016 - 11-2017
Global Head of Employee Insight at HSBC

Education

9-2002 - 1-2004
MA from University of Warwick
BA (Hons) 2:1 from University of Warwick

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Exp : 14 Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Global Head of EX at Ipsos
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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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