Derek is a Chartered FCIPD professional, as well as a MBTI Step II and NLP Master practitioner. He has worked in The Netherlands, as a Global Manager Learning & Performance Management Strategy, a Senior HRBP, a Director of Leadership Development, and a Head of Learning and Development. Prior to that he worked in the UK for financial services, media, and retail organisations.

During his career he has introduced global leadership competencies and principles, alongside designing and deploying global leadership learning portfolios. He also led global transformation projects and impactful learning and development experiences. Derek is also an expert in public speaking, having spoken at a TEDX conference in 2019, global conferences and seminars as a keynote speaker, and coached and taught presentational skills.

He also has extensive experience in internal communications. Outside of work Derek rides motorcycle, plays football, enjoys travelling and has a passion for men’s fashion, typified by having a large collection of Adidas Superstars and Stan Smith sneakers.