Aurelio “PJ” Rivera | Principal | Deloitte Consulting LLP

Aurelio “PJ” Rivera is a principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP (Deloitte) and the Culture, Experience, and Belonging (CEB) leader. He serves as the Lead Business Partner for the state of New York and leads Deloitte's Government & Public Services Advertising, Marketing & Commerce practice. As Lead Business Partner, he oversees consulting services across New York State, leading a team of partners and professionals who support a wide range of transformation projects.

PJ brings more than 20 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors. He has served as a leader in the federal government, a Fortune 200 executive in the hotel industry, and a small business entrepreneur. Throughout his career, he has led complex initiatives bridging the public and private sectors across travel, talent, and policy.

PJ has furthered his leadership education through MIT’s AI Strategy and Leadership for Senior Executives and Harvard’s Senior Managers in Government program. He volunteers with numerous nonprofit organizations and serves on The Business Council of New York State.

PJ holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and a master’s degree from George Mason University.