Bio
For nearly two decades, Dr. David Desplaces has dedicated himself to the stewardship of learning by educating entrepreneurs, executives, and future leaders with one goal in mind: unlocking the potential in each of them. He has distinguished himself by applying his expertise in the areas of international management, global commerce & trade, cultural management, leadership, change management, and entrepreneurial venturing.
Dr. Desplaces’ extensive experience include starting an entrepreneurship institute, leading a separate entrepreneurial center, supporting various domestic and international entrepreneurial ventures, being as part owner in various businesses, helping launch a professional certification program, leading international cultural and professional development initiatives including securing and launching the South Carolina Veteran Business Outreach Center at The Citadel, and empowering his community through various leadership and coaching initiatives. He is a Major in the South Carolina State Guard, a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, for which he received many awards for service and devotion to duty, and was honored as being elected Fellow of the CASE Association. He has been published in over 30 peer-reviewed journals, including award-winning teaching cases.
Trained by the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute, where he conducted his clinical work in Milan, Italy, his clients include entrepreneurs, executives, MBA students, and administrators, with coaching engagements in Italy, the UAE, Bermuda, and throughout the USA. He is also a Certified Coach from the movement to live a well-lived, joyful life by acclaimed authors Bill Burnett and David Evans, and attended d.studio at Stanford University. Dr. Desplaces completed his Certificate in Business Excellence from the Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley, and earned his Ph.D. in Management from the University of Rhode Island with a focus on change management, after receiving his master’s in science in Education from Syracuse University in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation. He received his MBA in Finance and BS in Management with honors from Bentley University, MA. He also earned his Certificate in Global Business Professional from NASBIT, for which he has served as a certified trainer. Dr. Desplaces serves on many company boards in Europe and the Middle East. He is fluent in French and English.
Degrees
- Ph.D., University of Rhode Island
- M.S. – Syracuse University
- MBA – Bentley University
- BS – Bentley College