What ECOPSY Consulting does

ECOPSY Consulting (ЭКОПСИ Консалтинг) is a Moscow-based management consulting firm founded in 1988, specializing in HR consulting, personnel assessment, and organizational development for large Russian enterprises. The firm operates across three practice areas — Organizational Management (strategic consulting, business transformation, change management), HR Management (talent management, compensation, performance management, competency assessment), and Operational Efficiency — and is ranked #1 in the RAEX consulting ranking (2024) and #1 by growth rate in strategic consulting (RAEX, 2025), with approximately 250+ consultants delivering 500+ projects per year to a base of 500+ corporate clients.

The firm's core technology stack combines proprietary assessment methodologies with digital platforms. Key proprietary assets include the Linkis 2.0 digital assessment platform, the PiF X potential assessment test (Item Response Theory-based), the SCALE+ position grading methodology, and the DEEP competency-modeling methodology. ECOPSY also co-developed the Russian Assessment Center Standard. Supporting its consulting work is a research catalog that includes the annual HR-metr all-Russian HR benchmarking study, employee engagement research, IT employer brand research, grading practices research, and performance management research. In 2025 the firm added AI Potential Express Diagnostics and an AI Marathon training program.

ECOPSY generates revenue primarily through project-based professional services engagements sold via partner-led direct enterprise sales, with multi-year contracts typical. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-motion targets C-suite and HR leadership at major Russian corporates — including SIBUR, T-Bank, Евразийский банк развития, and ELMA GROUP — with 85% of Forbes and RBK top-listed Russian companies reported as clients. Distribution is supplemented by the prof.ecopsy.ru self-serve platform, which extends mid-market access to ready-made competency assessment solutions.

Name

ECOPSY Consulting

Legal name

Aktsionernoe obshchestvo «EKOPSI Konsalting»

Website

https://ecopsy.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ECOPSY Consulting is a Moscow-based management consulting firm founded in 1988, specializing in HR consulting, personnel assessment, and organizational development for large Russian enterprises, with proprietary digital platforms (Linkis 2.0, PiF X, SCALE+) and an annual HR benchmarking research practice.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

People Analytics, Assessment & Psychometrics Consulting (BPAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB), Data, Analytics & AI Consulting (BPAHAEAF), HR Technology (HRIS/HCM) Advisory & Implementation (BPAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Personnel assessment consulting
• HR consulting services
• Organizational development consulting
• Talent management consulting
• Compensation benefits consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Management Consulting Services: Custom consulting engagements covering organizational transformation, HR strategy, talent management, compensation systems, and corporate culture. Projects range from strategy development to full implementation support.
2. Personnel Assessment Services: Assessment center services, psychometric testing, 360-degree feedback, digital assessment using proprietary Linkis 2.0 platform, executive assessment, and competency evaluation.
3. Compensation & Benefits Consulting: Job grading systems (SCALE+), salary structure design, performance management system implementation, and compensation strategy development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ECOPSY Consulting is a Russian management consulting firm that delivers HR consulting, personnel assessment, organizational development, and business transformation services to large corporations. The firm provides custom consulting engagements across organizational management, talent management, compensation and benefits, performance management, executive assessment, and operational efficiency, supported by proprietary digital platforms including Linkis 2.0, PiF X, SCALE+, and the prof.ecopsy.ru professional competency platform. The firm also conducts annual HR research products such as HR-metr benchmarking and employer brand studies, generating the majority of revenue from professional consulting fees.

Product overview

ECOPSY Consulting is a management consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of HR and organizational consulting services. The core offerings are organized into three main practice areas: Organizational Management (strategic consulting, business transformation, change management), HR Management (talent management, compensation, performance management, competency assessment, training), and Operational Efficiency. The product portfolio includes proprietary digital assessment platforms (Linkis 2.0, Digital Assessment tools), psychometric instruments (PiF X potential assessment test, 360-degree feedback), grading methodologies (SCALE+), and specialized online platforms (prof.ecopsy.ru for professional competencies, itbrand.ecopsy.ru for IT employer branding research). Supporting the consulting services are major annual research products including HR-metr benchmarking studies, engagement monitoring, grading practices research, and performance management research. The company also offers AI-related services including express diagnostics of AI potential and AI training for HR professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linkis 2.0 Proprietary online platform used by ECOPSY for conducting digital assessments, supporting various psychometric tests and evaluation methodologies for personnel evaluation and development.
• Digital Assessment Comprehensive digital personnel assessment solutions including tests, questionnaires, 360-degree feedback, and engagement assessment using proprietary technology for HR professionals and organizations.
• Assessment Centers Professional assessment center services conducted by 50+ certified experts in accordance with the Russian Assessment Center Standard, providing structured competency and leadership evaluation.
• 360-Degree Feedback Structured feedback collection system enabling multi-source feedback for comprehensive personnel evaluation across managers, peers, subordinates, and self-assessment.
• Professional Competencies Platform (prof.ecopsy.ru) Online platform providing ready-made professional competency assessment solutions, career track development, and AI training resources for HR professionals at mid-sized companies.
• Talent Management Systematic talent management consulting covering the full talent lifecycle: attraction, recruitment, adaptation, career management, performance management, learning, development, and release for large Russian corporations.
• Succession Planning and Talent Pool Development of succession plans and management of talent pools to ensure leadership continuity and organizational resilience for enterprise clients.
• Compensation and Motivation (C&B) Comprehensive compensation and motivation consulting including salary systems design, position grading (SCALE+), performance bonuses, and incentive program design for organizations.
• SCALE+ Position Grading Proprietary position grading methodology developed by ECOPSY for job evaluation, salary range structuring, and compensation system architecture.
• Performance Management System Performance management and incentive system implementation connecting employee performance evaluation with compensation structures for organizations.
• PiF X Potential Assessment Test Next-generation proprietary potential assessment test offering faster, more accurate, and detailed evaluation of leadership and expert potential using psychometric technology.
• Professional Competency Assessment Objective assessment and management of professional expertise (hard skills) to improve effectiveness across departments, teams, and individual employees in organizations.
• Career Track Development Creation of career routes for successful career planning and succession management within organizations.
• HR-metr Benchmarking Research All-Russian annual benchmarking study collecting key HR department performance indicators for medium and large businesses, providing market intelligence and competitive benchmarking.
• IT Employer Brand Research Research study analyzing how IT specialists perceive companies and make employment decisions, helping technology employers strengthen their employer brand positioning.
• Employee Engagement Research All-Russian employee engagement monitoring and research covering various industries and company sizes, providing benchmarking data on workforce engagement levels.
• Grading Practices Research All-Russian research on position grading systems covering how companies develop, maintain, and link grades with compensation structures.
• Performance Management Practices Research All-Russian research on performance management practices comparing approaches to goal setting, performance evaluation, and reward connection across companies.
• AI Potential Express Diagnostics Express diagnostic service that reveals the economic potential from applying AI and ML in company business processes for organizations seeking AI transformation.
• Organizational Management Consulting Comprehensive organizational management consulting including strategic consulting, business transformation, crisis management, change implementation, and operational models for large Russian corporations.
• HR Process Automation HR process automation services implementing digital solutions based on leading global and domestic HR automation platforms for organizations modernizing HR operations.
• VIP Executive Consulting Top executive consulting and individual coaching services for first-line executives and senior leaders, addressing strategic leadership and personal development needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Business capitalization doubled, labor costs reduced by 6x, employee satisfaction with cross-functional interaction increased from 12% to 71%, operating costs reduced by 20%, economic effect of 1 billion rubles per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Т-БанК (T-Bank)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 July 2025Joint conference on corporate development systems held July 24, 2025. Collaboration on organizational culture research and leadership development topics. Strategic partnership for thought leadership content creation targeting HR and business leaders in Russia.
• AlterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint webinar on employee wellbeing and psychological support programs. Collaboration with organizational psychologist Elena Lavrinovich on 'healthy organization' concepts and psychological contract topics.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hogan Assessments: Provider of personality-based psychometric assessments for leadership selection and development. Overlaps with ECOPSY's PiF X potential test and assessment center methodologies on the assessment tooling side.
• SHL: Global psychometric assessment provider specializing in talent assessment, 360-degree feedback, and people analytics. Directly comparable to ECOPSY's Digital Assessment practice and PiF X / Linkis 2.0 offerings in measurement methodology and product positioning.
• Ward Howell: Russia-focused executive search and leadership consulting firm. Closest direct analogue to ECOPSY in the Russian enterprise HR advisory market, competing for the same C-suite and HR director mandates on talent management, succession, and assessment.

Broad incumbents

• Aon (Assessment Solutions): Global professional services firm with an Assessment Solutions practice covering psychometric testing, assessment centers, and talent analytics. Comparable to ECOPSY's assessment practice as part of a broader HR, rewards, and risk advisory portfolio.
• Korn Ferry (Hay Group): Global leadership and people advisory firm with deep assessment, succession, and reward consulting heritage. Comparable to ECOPSY's organizational and HR consulting practices but at global scale and with a much broader service portfolio.
• McKinsey (People & Organizational Performance): Global management consulting firm with a dedicated People & Organizational Performance practice covering organizational design, culture, and leadership. Comparable to ECOPSY's organizational consulting work at the very top end of the enterprise market.
• Deloitte (CIS People & Purpose): Big-4 advisory firm operating a Human Capital practice in Russia/CIS covering organization transformation, reward, talent, and HR analytics. Competes with ECOPSY for enterprise HR transformation mandates but as part of a much broader consulting portfolio.
• PwC (Russia/CIS People & Organisation): Big-4 advisory firm with a People & Organization practice in Russia covering HR transformation, reward, and people analytics. Direct competitor for large enterprise HR strategy and organizational consulting work.

Emerging players

• Talent Q Russia: Assessment and people analytics provider with a Russian presence focused on psychometric tools and talent diagnostics. Comparable niche positioning to ECOPSY's digital assessment practice but with a smaller footprint and narrower methodology library.

Regional players

• Antal Russia: Russian arm of a global recruitment and HR consulting network focused on talent acquisition, talent mapping, and HR advisory. Overlaps with ECOPSY on talent management and HR consulting for mid-market and enterprise clients in Russia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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