Matt Betts

Head of Product Development and Innovation Labs

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As head of the Products, Data, & Insights Lab at RHR, Matt Betts oversees technical and creative data analytics, delivering accessible insights and innovative solutions to help clients make informed talent and business decisions.

With over a decade of experience in leadership consulting, Matt has led employee-experience teams and developed HR technology solutions for talent management. At RHR, he collaborates with colleagues to enhance assessment tools, design custom solutions, and create user-friendly digital interfaces for faster, clearer decision-making. He takes pride in completing complex projects, mentoring new employees, and fostering collaboration.

Matt earned a PhD and master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology from Georgia Tech and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Georgia. He lives near Atlanta with his wife and two children and is a passionate Georgia Bulldogs fan.

Focus Areas

  • Data analytics and insights generation
  • Innovative HR technology solutions
  • Talent management and employee experience

Special Skills

  • Designing and scaling assessment tools 
  • Developing digital interfaces for efficient decision-making

Education

  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Ph.D. and M.S., industrial and organizational psychology
  • University of Georgia, B.A., psychology

Leadership philosophy
Make data accessible and actionable for better decision-making.

Passions
Enjoying family time and cheering for the Georgia Bulldogs.