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Michael Potvin

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Vice President of Human Resources | Head of Human Resources at Colony Display
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Michael is a senior HR executive, currently the Vice President of Human Resources at Colony Display. With a background that includes Deloitte and General Motors, he specializes in strategic HR planning, talent management, and leadership development. People he has worked with describe him as passionate, knowledgeable, and a true HR professional.

His own consultancy, Scorched Talent, LLC, provides interim CHRO and executive leadership solutions to private equity-held organizations.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Human Resources | Head of Human Resources
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Empathetic Leadership
He frequently posts about the importance of kindness, empowerment over micromanagement, and building a positive organizational culture through strong leadership.
Talent Strategy
His career focuses on aligning HR and talent strategies with business goals, workforce planning, and succession management to drive growth and efficiency.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Vice President of Human Resources | Head of Human Resources
Colony Display
1-2021 - 6-2025
Head of Human Resources | Chief Human Resource Officer
Brick Data Technology
1-2015 - 1-2021
Principal HR and Talent Management Consultant
Scorched Talent, LLC
1-2012 - 1-2014
Manager - Human Capital Practice
Deloitte
1-2009 - 1-2012
Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Management - Americas
General Motors
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Education
Advanced Labor Relations Certificate
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Le Moyne College
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