Michael Desmarais
Wildcard · DISC type sicAs Chief Human Resources Officer at CoStar Group, Michael Desmarais focuses on talent development and shaping a high-performing culture. His career includes over 17 years at Goldman Sachs in senior roles like Head of Global Recruiting. He began his career in accounting after graduating from Stonehill College.
Outside of his executive role, Michael is an engaged alumnus of Stonehill College. He actively mentors students, leveraging his extensive professional network to help them secure internships and launch their careers, demonstrating a commitment to developing the next generation of talent.
He is a Certified Public Accountant who transitioned from public accounting to become a global leader in human resources.
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They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell
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