Dessalen Wood

Chief People Officer Thoughtexchange

Dessalen Wood is an HR professional, facilitator, and executive coach

who has specialized in passionately leading Learning and Development

and Human Resources teams within blue chip Canadian organizations.

Dessalen has over 20 years of experience in mid- and large-size

Canadian and US organizations, such as Reitman’s Canada, Hudson’s

Bay Company, The Children’s Place, and The Disney Stores and as

Vice President, Talent Development with Cineplex Entertainment. In

2019, Dessalen moved to Thoughtexchange to become the Chief

People Officer, making her first move into tech. Throughout her career,

Dessalen has created multiple programs and support systems designed

to create engaging corporate cultures and developing leaders at all

levels.