Careers in Motion: Stories from Dassault’s Talent Acquisition Team

Michael Russo is a seasoned and passionate Talent Acquisition Partner with a proven track record of building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, meeting business goals, and hiring top talent. He is vocal about the importance of diversity and uses humor and kindness to get the message across.

He enjoys mentoring new talent entering the workforce and loves connecting with employees at all levels of the business. He is working hard with Dassault Systems global and local leadership teams to build a more inclusive and diverse environment for the workforce of the future.

Amber Tai is an HR professional specializing in early career development and talent acquisition. As the co-lead of the University Recruiting program at Dassault Systèmes, she drives initiatives that support intern-to-hire conversion and help early career talent successfully transition into the workforce. She is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, ensuring that both candidates and employees feel supported.

Kristen Flanagan is an accomplished HR professional with over 15 years of experience in full-cycle talent acquisition, recruitment strategy, and human resources operations. Currently serving as a Talent Acquisition Manager at Dassault Systèmes, Kristen leads innovative hiring initiatives and strategic sourcing efforts, delivering top-tier talent across diverse teams in alignment with long-term business goals. Kristen brings a unique combination of operational rigor, strategic foresight, and genuine passion for inclusive hiring. Whether developing high-performing pipelines or advising leadership through complex hiring decisions, she consistently delivers value through a proactive, people-first approach.