Rob Kaiser

Rob Kaiser is an internationally recognized expert in leadership assessment and development. For more than 25 years, he has advised CEOs, CHROs, and executive teams in global organizations on how to build the leadership capability required to thrive amid complexity and constant change. 

Rob’s work combines rigorous research with deep practical experience. He is the creator of the Leadership Versatility Index (LVI), a groundbreaking 360° tool used worldwide, and he has been a long-time contributor to advancing and applying Hogan Assessments in executive selection, development, and succession. His approach brings sharp insight, clear practical guidance, and a focus on measurable impact. 

Rob partners with organizations to: 

• Assess and select executives using expert interpretation of Hogan profiles and comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations of leadership capability and fit. 

• Coach senior leaders through a disciplined, stakeholder-informed process that builds effectiveness now while preparing them for larger roles. 

• Design and deliver strategic leadership development, creating shared learning experiences that strengthen the culture and accelerate the growth of future leaders. 

• Advise CEOs and CHROs on enterprise talent strategy, helping them shape a leadership culture that drives sustained performance. 

• Build internal capability, transferring frameworks, methods, and know-how to strengthen coaching, high-potential identification, and succession practices. 

Rob’s philosophy is simple: better leadership is a competitive advantage—and it must be tailored, data-driven, and grounded in the realities of the business. By combining your organizational knowledge with his research-based insight, he helps create leadership solutions that deliver real, lasting results.