With nearly three decades of global consulting experience, Daniel Russell blends deep psychological expertise with strategic market insight to shape RHR’s assessment strategy.

As global head of Assessment, he designs and scales leadership solutions that deliver predictive, measurable impact for Fortune 100 organizations across North America, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Europe.

His work spans executive and team assessment and development, succession planning, talent strategy, and advanced people analytics, including predictive modeling and machine learning. Known for challenging assumptions and modernizing legacy models, Daniel advises clients by translating complex leadership data into clear, actionable strategies that strengthen enterprise-leadership pipelines.

His commitment to insight, innovation, and real-world outcomes helps leaders navigate complexity with confidence.

Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, weight lifting, gardening, and time with family.

Challenge assumptions, embrace innovation, and harness data-driven insights.

Daniel Russell

Dan works with organizations across multiple industries, with significant leadership consulting experience in the following:

Professional services
Consumer goods
Financial services