03.20.2025
RSG Names New CEO
RSG is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has selected Charlie Phippen as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Charlie officially stepped into the role on March 17, 2025, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience across professional services, research, and financial services.
Charlie has a proven track record of driving growth, modernizing operations, and leading organizations through strategic transformations. Most recently, he served as CEO of Water Tower Research, where he led the company through a period of significant revenue expansion, operational streamlining, and organizational development. His background also includes leadership roles at Coalition Greenwich, S&P, and Goldman Sachs, where he specialized in strategy, corporate development, and data-driven decision-making.
“RSG has built a strong reputation for delivering trusted research and analytics that help clients navigate complex decisions with confidence,” said Charlie. “As CEO, I’m excited to build on this legacy by driving innovation—leveraging new technologies, expanding our capabilities, and ensuring that we continue to deliver insights that create real value for our clients. The future of data-driven decision-making is evolving rapidly, and RSG is well-positioned to lead the way.”
Charlie’s appointment follows a thorough national search. His expertise in strategic planning, corporate growth, and operational excellence positioned him as the ideal leader to guide RSG through our next phase of innovation and client service.
With deep expertise in data-driven insights, research methodologies, and technology applications, Charlie is committed to expanding RSG’s capabilities and strengthening our position as a leader in collecting, analyzing, and modeling data. His leadership will help RSG continue to deliver on its promise to clients looking to navigate complex mobility, environmental, and economic challenges with clarity.