Emrah Eren is an expert in enterprise talent strategy, competency development, and organizational effectiveness, with extensive experience working with Fortune 100 companies, the Canadian public sector, and defence organizations.

He is the Founder & President of Duco Consulting Ltd., the parent company of Duco Media & Technology Solutions, Duco Analytics™, and Duco Talent, its newest business division focused on talent strategy and workforce transformation.

Emrah began his career as a Personnel Researcher at the Department of National Defence (DND) before spending 12 years as a defence contractor with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC). During this time, he authored over 150 reports on workforce analysis, competency development, and leadership strategy. He has also supported the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in defining role profiles and talent frameworks.

Beyond defence and government, Emrah has advised leading global enterprises on skills-based hiring, workforce capability models, and performance-driven HR transformation. His work has helped organizations align talent strategy with business objectives, enhance leadership pipelines, and future-proof workforce planning.

Emrah was a contributing member of the IEEE Standards Association and received a Certificate of Outstanding Contribution for his role in developing the IEEE Standard 1484.20.2™ - 2022 IEEE Recommended Practice for Defining Competencies. This work has shaped industry best practices in competency modeling and assessment methodologies.

His approach integrates scientific research, data-driven workforce insights, and strategic competency frameworks to help organizations build high-performing, future-ready teams.

Dr. Glen Budgell has over 35 years of experience managing the promotion, development, and delivery of consulting services in the area of testing and assessment. He is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in developing innovative assessment programs for licensure, certification, personnel selection, recruitment, and training. He actively conducts research on assessment methods and has contributed to the development of several documents on professional testing standards.

Currently, Glen provides strategic oversight of business operations and service delivery at Duco Talent. He has been Emrah’s business mentor for over a decade, during which they have collaborated to implement complex assessment solutions for multinational corporations in Canada and Saudi Arabia.

Prior to Duco Talent, Glen held a series of leadership positions in assessment and certification:

• General Manager of Learning and Performance, Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (2003 – 2012)
  Directed the development and implementation of the national selection, training, and certification program for security screening officers in Canada, impacting approximately 6,000 individuals.
• Director, Business Development (Testing and Assessment), NCS Pearson Canada (2001 – 2003)
  Led business development initiatives for NCS Pearson, a global provider of applications, services, and technologies for education, testing, and assessment.
• President and CEO, Assessment Strategies Inc. (1997 – 2000)
  Directed competency analyses and the development of licensure and certification examinations for some of the largest health professions in Canada, including licensure exams for general and specialized nursing disciplines.
• Director, Testing Division, Canadian Nurses Association (1991 – 1997)
  Managed the CNA Testing Division, responsible for the development and implementation of the largest Canadian licensure and certification programs in the health sector.

Throughout his career, Glen has designed, developed, and implemented numerous national and provincial licensure and certification programs. He has led hundreds of projects, serving as a manager or researcher in the field of testing and assessment.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology (1991)
• M.A., University of Toronto (1981)

Professional Associations

• Canadian Psychological Association
• Canadian Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists
• Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists
• American Psychological Association
• American Educational Research Association
• National Council on Measurement in Education

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Dr. Edward Yeung is an accomplished Industrial/Organizational Psychologist with extensive expertise in competency-based management, workforce analytics, and assessment development. With a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo, Dr. Yeung has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing competency frameworks, structured assessments, and workforce analytics solutions for leading public and private sector organizations worldwide. His work includes developing psychometric assessments, structured interviews, and multiple-choice test banks, ensuring rigorous validation through statistical modeling and analysis.

A recognized expert in psychometric testing and workforce analytics, Dr. Yeung specializes in applying statistical models to drive strategic HR decisions. His research has been published in top-tier management journals, including the Journal of Organizational Behavior and the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology.

Oz Eren, M.A., is a business leader specializing in sales, partnerships, and workforce solutions. As Chief of Sales & Partnerships at Duco Talent, he drives strategic collaborations with HR tech providers, consultancies, and enterprise clients, positioning Duco Talent as a leader in AI-driven talent solutions.

With a strong background in business development and workforce strategy, Oz leads partnership negotiations, client relationships, and growth initiatives, ensuring Duco Talent delivers cutting-edge solutions. Committed to innovation and collaboration, Oz ensures every partnership enhances organizational performance, workforce transformation, and leadership development in the evolving world of work.