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Michael Desouto

General Manager Building Products at Cooley Group

Michael DeSouto is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the building products and waterproofing systems industry. As General Manager of the Building Products/Waterproofing Systems Division at Cooley Group since October 2015, Michael has been responsible for driving significant revenue and profit growth, tripling division sales. Prior to this role, Michael served as Global Accounts Manager, where a focus on single ply roof membranes contributed to the division achieving 50% of company revenue. Michael began at Cooley Group in 2007 as Technical Manager, leading a team to commercialize an innovative lightweight reinforced vinyl product. Earlier experience includes a tenure as Research & Development Manager at GAF, overseeing new product development for roofing coatings. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Stonehill College.

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