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Former CEO of Rekor Systems and Senior Leader at American Express and Amazon Joins CEO Coaching International as Partner and Coach
CEO Coaching International, the leading executive coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is pleased to announce David Desharnais as its newest Partner and Coach.
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