A seasoned, results-driven Global Sales & Marketing Executive with a background in aesthetics, medical devices, diagnostic testing, capital equipment, product manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, technology and healthcare.

Derek’s most recent senior leadership roles include SVP, Global Sales and Marketing for Innova Medical Group/Pasaca Capital, Inc. (Private Equity), heading their medical device division, VP of US Sales at Aesthetics Biomedical, heading the commercialization/launch of Vivace® Ultra, and Director of US Surgical Sales at Cynosure, where he co-created their surgical division and was responsible for the launch and commercial success of MyEllevate®.  Prior to Cynosure, Derek was Director of Business Development for Fresenius Medical Care and responsible for the growth of $400M in treatment revenue, through strategic M&A, Nephrologist joint ventures, and dialysis clinic real-estate development.

Previously, Derek spent nearly a decade at Allergan Aesthetics (Abbvie) in various sales & marketing leadership roles; strategically building and launching new aesthetic markets and powerhouse brands to top national success including Botox® Cosmetic, Juvederm® XC, Kybella®, Juvederm® Voluma, Latisse®, and the Allē Patient Loyalty Program.

Derek also had a successful career at Pfizer-Wyeth, Merck & Co. Inc., and Marriott International.

Currently, he serves as a Board Member for RealSelf’s Industry Insiders and on the Fundraising Committee for Kidsave, an organization with a mission to help place foster children with their forever families.