With over 25 years of professional experience in both the corporate sector and the Education Management arena. His corporate experience spans Senior Management, Global Account Director, and Pan European Account Director roles in various industries across Europe.

Derek combines significant business leadership, boardroom experience, and an in-depth understanding of the issues facing senior management, with the clinical perspective to help organizations improve success ratios, productivity, and ROI. Acknowledged as a critical thinker, creative problem solver, and go-to person in a crisis, his strength lies in the ability to identify and resolve critical business dilemmas and challenges such as low productivity, dysfunctional departments, mismanaged projects, and demotivated personnel.

Derek is passionate about leadership and the development of people in business believing that a healthy and collaborative workplace and a positive working environment are a condition for creating a higher commitment and achievement culture.