John Desmarais

About John Desmarais

I am an outcomes-driven professional with extensive GE corporate and venture capital experience in managing high-profile sales and business development portfolios across consumer goods, financial services, and healthcare industries. I have an established record of expediting growth of major customer accounts (including Costco, Walmart, Sams Club, and Target), generating multi-million dollars in revenue by executing robust strategies while driving various process improvements and building teams that have prospered and have been promoted under my leadership. I pride myself on being a refined communicator with the ability to foster and strengthen relationships with stakeholders across functional hierarchies, training/mentoring, and leading diverse, cross-functional teams in corporate and start-up entrepreneurial settings to bolster organizational outcomes that benefit all.

Experience

1. Glg Consulting Network Member in Consumer Goods, Warranty Management, Healthcare, and Non Profits

   GLG

   Aug 2024 — Present

   As a GLG consulting network member, I bring over 30 years of experience in the consumer goods (appliances and aftermarket), warranty management, healthcare, and non-profit industries to help clients identify opportunities and execute commercial plans in their business development ventures.GLG is the world\'s insight network. It connects decision makers to the right experts so they can act with confidence that comes from true clarity and have what it takes to get ahead. Its network of experts is the world\'s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise.

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance (Honors)