"David Russo established himself as an HR Thought Leader through his molding of the employee-centric business strategy at SAS Institute; and he has shown the universal value of his skills in Human Capital Management and Human Resources Technology within his work as a long-term member of the SHRM Board of Directors. He is a person whose advice and counsel is worth seeking and taking seriously."

David Hutchins
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Chairman of the Board, 2003 and 2004

“A thought leader and accomplished executive, David Russo delivers strategic recommendations that have been seasoned and tested in the real world of operating businesses. I know of few other human resources practitioners who bring his range of experience and reputation for success in designing and implementing tactical solutions from a people-centric strategic perspective.”

Dallas L. Salisbury
President and CEO
Employee Benefits Research Institute
Washington, DC

"David is a genuine thought leader in our profession, someone who's counsel should be taken seriously. He speaks from a platform built from keen intellectual insights and hands-on successes."

Judy Streeter
SVP Human Resources
North American Lodging Operations,
Marriott

“In the critical area of Human Capital Management, I know of no one better suited to offer strategic advice and tactical direction than David Russo. In a wide range of business settings, he brings the perspective of an accomplished practitioner and thought leader to bear on the strategic problem solving and decision making process.”

T. H. "Tuck" Forsyth
Senior Vice President
Global Sales Team
Lee Hecht Harrison