Dave Dequeljoe

Dave Dequeljoe is a Global Leadership Development professional at Qualtrics with a diverse background in military service and entrepreneurship.13 He is a former Navy fighter pilot who flew F-14 Tomcats for Fighter Squadron 32 (The Swordsmen) during Operation Iraqi Freedom.3 Dequeljoe served two combat tours in Iraq and retired from the Navy in 2009.23

After his military career, Dequeljoe pursued entrepreneurship and became an author before joining Qualtrics.3 His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from the United States Naval Academy (1995-1999)1
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Government and Business from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government (2013-2014)1

At Qualtrics, Dequeljoe is involved in leadership development programs, including the company's three-day Leadership Bootcamp course called L@Q.3 He emphasizes the importance of feedback, self-awareness, and aligning individual aspirations with the company's vision in his approach to leadership development.3

Dequeljoe has received several military honors, including:

• Navy & Marine Corps Commendation with Combat "V" for Valor (May 2003)1
• Air Medal for rescuing special operations forces at low altitude (May 2003)1

He is also a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), certified by the International Franchise Association in February 2016.1