Michael Peterson

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Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition- Talent Sourcing, Intelligence and Innovation at Edwards Lifesciences

San Diego Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Michael is a Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Edwards Lifesciences, specializing in building data-driven recruitment strategies for multinational teams. He holds certifications in Strategic Workforce Planning and Diversity Recruiting and earned his BA from San Diego State University. Colleagues describe him as a knowledgeable, confident leader with a high EQ.

Michael has a demonstrated passion for supporting military veterans. His leadership on a "Civilian Boot Camp" military transition program was recognized with a Leadership 500 Award, highlighting his commitment to community and mentorship outside of his core professional responsibilities.

He was recently recognized with the 2025 OnCon Icon Award, naming him one of the Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professionals in the world.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Assertive

Charismatic

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Global Talent Strategy
Leads global hiring initiatives across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, focusing on process standardization for large-scale manufacturing and supply chain organizations.
Data-Driven Recruitment
Leverages data analytics and process optimization to improve hiring metrics, having reduced time-to-fill by over 50% in a previous role at Viasat Inc.
Hiring Technology
Shares content on AI tools for high-volume hiring and has experience implementing new ATS/CRM systems to improve efficiency and candidate experience.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition- Talent Sourcing, Intelligence and Innovation at Edwards Lifesciences
4-2022 - 5-2025
Sr. Director, Global Talent Acquisition- Global Supply Chain and Quality at Edwards Lifesciences
4-2018 - 3-2022
Sr. Manager, Global Talent Acquisition- Global Supply Chain and Quality at Edwards Lifesciences
1-2017 - 3-2018
Manager of Talent Acquisition Operations at Viasat Inc.
11-2015 - 1-2017
Manager of Talent Acquisition- Commercial Satellite Networks and Infrastructure at Viasat Inc.

Education

BA from San Diego State University

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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