Mike Milsted
Chief Operating Officer
Miike Milsted is passionate about empowering organizations to make data-driven talent decisions that fuel business success. As a leader in management consulting and talent assessment, he specializes in helping organizations implement scientifically validated selection tools that identify the right people for the right roles—ensuring both immediate impact and long-term success.
With over 25 years of experience spanning public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Mike partners with Global Fortune 100 companies, family-owned businesses, and high-growth organizations to drive strategic talent selection, leadership development, and culture transformation. His expertise in assessment-driven hiring enables companies to make smarter, more confident hiring and promotion decisions, reducing turnover and accelerating business growth.
Clients value Mike’s collaborative and consultative approach, blending data-backed assessment insights with practical business acumen. His ability to translate complex people challenges into simple, actionable strategies makes him a trusted advisor to executives, entrepreneurs, and HR leaders. He has successfully guided organizations through leadership transitions, culture shifts, and large-scale talent development initiatives that align people strategy with business goals.
Mike is known for working side-by-side with C-suite executives and frontline managers, ensuring that talent solutions are both strategically sound and operationally practical. His deep understanding of business dynamics and workforce needs enables him to deliver critical insight, clarity, and impact at every level of an organization.
Whether helping companies optimize their hiring process, develop high-potential talent, or build leadership pipelines, Michael ensures that every assessment-driven decision leads to stronger performance, deeper engagement, and sustainable business success.