PDI's Leadership Team
As PDI's Leadership Team, we strive to bring consistent, value-driven consulting services to our clients—delivered by world-class consultants who provide relevant, innovative, research-backed solutions to Global 2000 firms around the world.
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Lowell Hellervik, Ph.D. |
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Chairman of the Board
Lowell Hellervik began his career at PDI in 1967. An innovator in the talent management industry, Lowell continues to serve PDI as the chairman and leads the company in its state-of-the-art talent and leadership consulting expertise. Read More.
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Cynthia Marsh, Ph.D., L.P. |
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Vice Chair
Cindy Marsh serves as vice chair and works with clients as an executive consultant. With broad experience in senior executive roles, Cindy brings a hands-on approach to her clients—focusing on executive assessment, succession, and development. Read More
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R.J. Heckman, Ph.D. |
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President and Chief Executive Officer
R.J. Heckman brings strong leadership and talent management expertise to PDI and to his clients who benefit from solutions that are integrated and based on the organization’s strategic business goals. A sought after speaker, he is a popular guest lecturer at both academic and professional venues. Read More
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Mike Carey, M.B.A., SPHR |
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Vice President, Global Human Resources
Mike Carey leads PDI in recruiting and selecting talent, development, total rewards, and organization effectiveness. A business-focused, pragmatic leader, Mike brings a solid understanding of how HR can contribute to business results. Read More
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Stuart Crandell, Ph.D. |
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Senior Vice President and Global Practice Leader, Leadership Assessment Services
Stu Crandell leads PDI’s assessment services and products practice area and is instrumental in providing the strategic direction for PDI’s assessment models and its approach to talent assessment and succession management. Read More
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Tom Daniel, Ph.D. |
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Senior Vice President, U.S. West Region
Tom Daniel specializes in the design of large-scale leadership development processes that drive business performance and execution. An experienced executive in HR development, Tom also serves as an adjunct professor teaching one of the top 10 Executive MBA classes in the United States. Read More
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Dave Heine, Ph.D. |
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Executive Vice President
Dave’s consulting practice focuses on assisting Boards and CEOs with selecting, developing, and improving the performance of successors and other key talent, and with improving Board and senior team effectiveness. Read More
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Teri Hires, Ph.D. |
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Senior Vice President, U.S. East Region
Teri Hires brings over 20 years of business leadership experience to clients and focuses on results-oriented executive coaching, consulting, and group facilitation for executive teams. Her people-oriented approach and strong observation skills provides her clients with valuable insight.
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Klaus Schuler, M.A. |
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Senior Vice President, Europe/Middle East/Africa/Asia Pacific
Klaus Schuler leads PDI’s Europe/Middle East/Africa region. An experienced consultant, he focuses on organizational effectiveness, strategy, and change management. Read More
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