Dessalen Wood, CHRP, is
an innovative HR executive, seasoned speaker, and coach. She specializes in
passionately leading Learning and Development and Human Resources teams at some
of North America’s most-respected organizations. Dessalen has over 20 years of
experience in national corporations such as Reitman’s Canada, Hudson’s Bay
Company, The Children’s Place and The Disney Stores. In 2019 she left her role
as Vice President, Talent Development at Cineplex Entertainment to join Thoughtexchange
in the newly created role of Chief People Officer.
Throughout her career,
Dessalen has coached senior leaders and built teams from the ground up, in
addition to designing and delivering multiple original programs. The results
have been engaging corporate cultures and high performing leaders at all
levels.