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Tarun Goel

Examiner · DISC type cs
Managing Partner at XQtiv Consulting
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Tarun Goel is a Managing Partner at XQtiv Consulting with 20+ years of experience in data and analytics modernization. A graduate of Syracuse University, he specializes in shaping technology innovation agendas, advising on operating models, data governance, and executive talent planning across multiple industries.

He values his alumni connections, having recently celebrated a 25-year reunion with peers from the Manipal Institute of Technology. Tarun has also contributed to his community as a board member for the Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation, which supports local entrepreneurs and economic development.

He is actively involved in re-imagining the executive search industry by leveraging emerging technologies like RPA and AI to optimize talent acquisition processes and client engagement models.

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Current Role
Managing Partner
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Tarun shows up

Process Oriented
Late Adopter
Overcautious

Being observant comes to them naturally. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Priorities

Topics Tarun cares about

Executive Talent Strategy
As Managing Partner at a global talent advisory firm, he focuses on solving complex leadership talent problems and innovating the executive search process with technology.
AI Adoption Strategy
He actively discusses the strategic role of the Chief AI Officer, challenging the conventional wisdom around rushed implementation and advocating for a more thoughtful approach.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Managing Partner
XQtiv Consulting
2-2021 - 10-2024
Senior Director
PwC
9-2022 - 8-2024
Board Member
Greater Newark Enterprises Corporation
11-2019 - 2-2021
Partner
Positive Moves
7-2014 - 10-2019
Senior Manager - Retail and Consumer Products - Strategy and Analytics (Associate Partner)
Deloitte
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Master’s Degree
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Manipal Institute of Technology
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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