Meet the PCL team

Geoff is a Chartered Psychologist with a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Educational Psychology from University College London (UCL). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Through roles as Honorary Research Fellow at UCL, European Manager for The Psychological Corporation (San Antonio, USA), followed by a long association with Bob and Joyce Hogan at Hogan Assessment Systems (Tulsa, USA), he has been privileged to work with an exceptionally influential pool of talent and laid the basis for an informed global perspective on psychological practices. Geoff set up PCL in 1992 and has overseen its continuous growth to establish its current global presence. He now devotes much of his time to research-based consultancy and innovative product development.

A Chartered Psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience, Gillian has particular expertise in assessing personality, values, derailers and emotional intelligence. Her work encompasses in-depth individual assessments for both selection and development, consulting on the management of extreme personality characteristics or emotional intelligence for individual and team development, applying assessment results to high potential programmes, and researching personality and derailment patterns within organisations. She also designs tailor-made assessment solutions for clients, including assessment centres, and is an expert trainer on the Hogan Assessment instruments.

Currently enrolled on the Meyler Campbell Mastered Executive Coach programme, Gillian is looking forward to broadening her professional repertoire through the offering of coaching services to PCL clients. As Chief Psychologist at PCL, Gillian has worked with a diverse range of organisations including UBS, HBoS, Standard Chartered, VirginMedia, HMRC, The British Council, Costa Coffee, Freshfields, Condé Nast and BMW.

Gillian has a BSc in Psychology from UCL, an MPhil in Criminology from Cambridge and an MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology from Birkbeck College, London. She has served on the Steering Committee for Test Standards for the British Psychological Society and is a founder member of the Association of Business Psychologists. She is enrolled on the Meyler Campbell Mastered Executive Coach programme and expecting to graduate in September 2023.

After completing her MSc in Occupational Psychology, Helen worked as an in-house Psychologist for a range of organisations, focusing initially on the design and delivery of volume assessment solutions, then specialising in the deep-dive initiatives associated with leadership assessment and top talent development. She focuses on helping organisations make practical, long-term use of talent diagnostics, and has a particular interest in understanding how mindset and personality can limit or enhance Leadership potential at both an individual and group level.

After completing his BSc in Psychology at the University of Gloucestershire, Simon was awarded an MSc and PhD in the discipline of Occupational Psychology. He is a Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Chartered Scientist of the Science Council, and Principal Practitioner of the Association for Business Psychology. He can also be found on the Register of Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU) and the BPS Directory of Chartered Psychologists.

Simon has researched and written extensively around the subject of temporary employment. He has published a book, written academic papers, and presented his findings at national and international conferences. He was awarded a place on the 2015/16 British Psychological Society’s ‘Leadership Development Programme’ and has held volunteering roles with the BPS and European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology.

Simon is a frequent Guest Lecturer who has spoken at various institutions including Coventry University, Bath Spa University, the University of Sussex, Goldsmiths University, the University of Hertfordshire and the University of Gloucestershire. He has also worked as an associate with Quest Partnership Ltd and Capp in the area of selection and assessment.

At PCL, Simon has responsibility for research and product development.

Chloe gained her BSc in Psychology in 2015 and MSc in Organisational Psychology in 2020. She is also a BPS-qualified Test User in Occupational Ability and Personality Testing. Chloe has worked with a large range of clients within the public and private sector, previously working as a Consultant Psychologist providing practical, long-term solutions to organisations supporting neurodivergent individuals and leaders. Chloe has a particular passion for supporting organisations in finding the best person for the job through inclusive practice and design.

Elliot obtained his Masters Degree in Occupational Psychology back in 2019 and since then has been immersed in the world of personality and psychometrics.

Having embarked on a career journey that spans across continents, Elliot’s professional background began at PCL, followed by a stint working for the Australian Hogan distributor Peter Berry Consultancy, and he has now returned to the United Kingdom. This international exposure has not only broadened Elliot’s horizons but also equipped him with a diverse perspective on personality psychology and its practical applications.

Elliot experience with psychometrics spans research, course delivery and implementation across a variety of selection and development projects. His passion sits with all things personality and how to utilise insights through psychological data.

Erin holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology from the University of Liverpool where her research interests surrounded neophobia and personality as well as privilege and bias in the workplace. She is also a BPS-qualified Test User in Occupational Ability and Personality Testing.

At PCL, Erin facilitates Hogan & EQi2.0 certification workshops and works with clients on selection & development projects using our full suite of tools. Erin is PCL’s Lead Consultant for the EQi and our own psychometric, Profile:Match2.

Ariel discovered her passion for Business Psychology during her undergraduate course in Psychology with Economics at the University of Sussex, and further pursued this through an MSc in Occupational and Organisational Psychology. Ariel has also obtained BPS certifications in Personality and Occupational Ability testing. After an internship in HR, she is now a Graduate Business Psychologist at PCL.

Adam joins us from studying an MSc in Occupational Psychology at The University of Sheffield, where he achieved a distinction for his extensive research into workplace culture – completed in collaboration with the UK Home Office. Prior to this, Adam spent five years as a teacher in Vietnam and Singapore, following the completion of his undergraduate degree in Psychology at Northumbria University.