R.J. Heckman, Ph.D.

R.J. Heckman is vice president and general manager of PDI's Leadership Assessment Products business. In this role, Dr. Heckman designs and implements enterprise-wide performance and talent management solutions. R.J. joined PDI in 1999 as a global client manager and practice area leader in PDI's New York office. He then assumed the role of general manager of PDIBoston where he held profit-and-loss responsibility for the New England market. Throughout his tenure, R.J. has directed teams that design and implement integrated talent management solutions that include selection, performance management, leadership development, and succession planning components. R.J. has worked in many countries and with virtually all industries, including manufacturing, financial services, technology, and retail.

Prior to joining PDI, Dr. Heckman acquired a diverse range of internal consulting experiences in the United States and Japan. He is in demand as a guest lecturer on a range of talent management topics and has spoken at the Harvard Business School, INSEAD, the University of Minnesota, and New York University.