Tamar Elkeles, PhD
A Recognized Leader in Scaling Technology Companies and Transforming Growth Businesses
ABOUT
With over 30 years of experience scaling businesses in the high tech sector, Tamar has expertise in enterprise technology companies, as well as in talent development, organization transformation, M&A integration, global growth, succession planning, DEI, culture & engagement, branding, executive communications, change management, executive/board recruitment and market research.
She spent 25 years at Qualcomm as Chief Learning & Talent Officer where she gained deep knowledge of the wireless technology ecosystem as well as the human capital industry.
After her decades long tenure at Qualcomm, Tamar served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for two rapidly growing technology start-ups where she led their global Human Resources operations and teams. Her scope of responsibility included talent strategy, recruiting, organization design, compensation/total rewards, equity programs, policy development, global expansion, risk management as well as acquisitions and divestitures.
Senior Advisor, East Wind Advisors
Advisor, 444 Capital
Venture Partner, Emerge Education
In Tamar's current roles, she provides expertise on due diligence, market positioning, public company board readiness/PCAOB audits, valuations, growth strategies, leadership assessment, risk assessment, M&A targets and strategic business transactions.
CURRENT ROLES
An Award Winning Woman in Tech
Throughout her career, Tamar has earned several awards for her significant impact and leadership in the technology industry. She received the “San Diego Women Who Mean Business” Award, the “Tribute to Women in Industry” Award and was also named a “Top Influential” by the San Diego Daily Transcript. She was selected “Chief Learning Officer (CLO) of the Year” by CLO Magazine and honored as a “Learning Elite Trailblazer” by The Association for Talent Development (ATD).