The 2017 Fastest Growing Firms: Protiviti

Tarantino: Our strategy focuses on continuing to deliver deep expertise and a tailored approach to our clients. We also continue to put a strong emphasis on giving our people the training they need to provide our clients with the best possible business solutions, and nurturing a 'best place to work' culture to ensure we attract and retain top talent.

Consulting:  How is this year shaping up for your firm? 

Tarantino: A significant proportion of our growth this year has come from our internal audit and financial advisory, and risk and compliance practices. We see this as the result of persistent regulatory pressure, the demand for robust internal controls, and investments in technology. Our technology consulting experts are in demand, especially for their extensive cybersecurity experience.

Consulting: Where do you see the most opportunities? 

Tarantino: Earlier this year, we launched Protiviti Digital, in response to increasing demand from our clients to help them navigate the new digital environment. This service, which draws on our global consulting expertise across all of our offerings, helps our clients with, among other things, their customer engagement strategy, the process of digitizing their products and services, the use of advanced analytics to improve their decision-making and the use of the latest technology to improve their business performance. We see the digitization space, along with others such as cybersecurity and data analytics, as a significant opportunity for growth and feel very optimistic about our outlook for next year.

Consulting:  What would you say are your firm's biggest challenges in 2018? 

Tarantino: Our biggest challenge continues to be sourcing and retaining new talent to keep up with client needs and our growth. We work hard to ensure that we are able to offer our people a truly collaborative and inclusive environment where they can learn and grow their careers. Winning accolades based on employee feedback, such as Consulting's Best Firms to Work For and Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, confirm that we are on the right track.

Consulting:  What does being named one of Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms mean to your firm, your employees and your clients? 

Tarantino: We're proud of achieving this award for three consecutive years. It also lets our clients and prospective clients know that we are constantly expanding our level of service and expertise to provide objective insights and unparalleled collaboration to help solve their critical business problems, enabling them to face the future with confidence. For our employees, this accolade reinforces that we are a growth-oriented organization able to provide them with exciting opportunities for a challenging career and professional development.