Nicholas C. Kovacs is the head of R&D and Assessment Solutions at RHR, where he oversees the R&D team within Product, Data & Insights Lab (PDIL) and leads the firm's assessment operations, platform enablement, and AI innovation. A specialist in industrial and organizational psychology and talent analytics, Nick drives the adoption of emerging technologies; designs and validates psychometric assessment tools; and manages assessment training, proposals, and solution libraries. He also works directly with clients by conducting leadership assessments and providing talent-management support. Prior to RHR, Nick was lead of behavioral science and talent analytics at Mix Talent, where he advised leaders across life sciences, financial services, and venture capital. He holds a PhD in industrial and organizational and human factors psychology from Wright State University and a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis.

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Nick Kovacs

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

  • Life sciences and pharmaceuticals
  • Financial services and venture capital
  • Insurance
  • HR technology and assessment products