PSP Metrics Names Daly Vaughn as Chief Operating Officer | President
The PSP Metrics Team
August 19, 2025
PSP Metrics Names Daly Vaughn as Chief Operating Officer | President
PSP Metrics (“PSP”) has appointed Daly Vaughn, PhD, as Chief Operating Officer and President marking a key step in the company’s next phase of growth.
Over the course of his career, Daly has had the opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to a variety of Fortune 500 companies, building deep relationships with talent experts at many of the world’s leading organizations. Daly has consulted, conducted research, and acquired practical business experience culminating in successful exits and business outcomes across his time at Shaker International, Modern Hire, and HireVue.
Earlier in his career, Daly developed innovative assessment content, led validation studies and oversaw strategic initiatives as Director of Assessment Strategy. As a Strategic Account Director, he partnered with some of the most complex organizations in the world to address their hiring challenges, consistently exceeding commercial goals while earning high client trust and satisfaction.
“I’m thrilled to help usher PSP Metrics through the next chapter of a storied nearly 80-year history,” said Daly Vaughn. “I look forward to positively impacting the growth of PSP Metrics. Our science- and evidence-based solutions create measurable value for clients, and doing so alongside a leadership team I deeply respect is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
“In the 14 years that I’ve worked with Daly, he has excelled at every challenge presented,” said Scott Goodman, CEO PSP Metrics. “Daly combines deep technical expertise in assessment, coupled with strong leadership, communication skills, and a relentless drive to deliver value. I’m excited for what we’ll accomplish together.”
About PSP Metrics
PSP Metrics is a trusted provider of science-based talent assessments that help organizations hire smarter, improve safety, and boost performance through deep people insights. Since 1946, PSP has partnered with companies in Energy & Utilities, Construction, Manufacturing, and other critical sectors to solve complex workforce challenges. Its validated assessment tools are designed to predict performance, reduce turnover, and support safer, more effective teams.
About ScaleCo Capital
ScaleCo Capital is a Cleveland-based control investor in companies with less than $5 million of EBITDA headquartered in the Great Lakes region. ScaleCo has made over 22 platform investments and 25 add-on investments. ScaleCo collaborates with companies in the fields of business services, tech-enabled services, value-added distribution and assembly, and training and compliance, providing operational expertise and strategic resources to enhance their growth potential and develop long-term value. To learn more, visit scaleco.com.
