Michael De Lessio
About Michael De Lessio
Michael De Lessio serves as the Chief of Staff at PrismHR, where he has worked since 2020, leveraging his extensive experience in operationalizing strategic initiatives to improve organizational efficiency. He previously held various leadership roles in professional services across multiple companies, including a significant tenure at PrismHR and KANA Software.
Work at PrismHR
Michael De Lessio has been serving as Chief of Staff at PrismHR since 2020. In this role, he focuses on operationalizing strategic initiatives and enhancing organizational efficiency by connecting siloed work streams. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Senior Vice President of Professional Services & Support from 2013 to 2019, where he significantly grew the Professional Services organization by five times, improving customer satisfaction and implementation efficiency.
Previous Experience
Before joining PrismHR, Michael De Lessio held several key positions in various organizations. He was a Senior Analyst at Sonalysts from 1994 to 1999. He also worked at Bullhorn as Senior Director of Professional Services from 2010 to 2012, where he played a crucial role in rebuilding the Project Management Office (PMO) and Resource Management Office (RMO). His tenure at KANA Software lasted from 2004 to 2010, where he served as Senior Director of Professional Services, overseeing teams across the EMEA and APAC regions.
Education and Expertise
Michael De Lessio earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Bentley University, completing his studies from 1990 to 1994. His educational background supports his extensive experience in building and leading global teams, particularly in Professional Services and Sales Engineering. His expertise includes operationalizing strategic initiatives and enhancing organizational efficiency.
Leadership Roles
Throughout his career, Michael De Lessio has held various leadership roles that have contributed to his professional development. He served as Chief of Digital Transformation at PrismHR for one year from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was the Director of Professional Services at MicroStrategy from 2012 to 2013. His leadership experience spans over two decades, focusing on operational excellence and team management.