Derek Lott

Derek Lott has a strong background in retail and procurement, with extensive experience in leadership roles. Derek began their career at Motorola Inc., where they held various director positions in procurement, supply chain, and planning. Derek then joined Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. as the Director of Strategic Sourcing, where they successfully led sourcing initiatives and achieved significant cost savings. Derek later joined Southeastern Grocers, where they served as the Director of Category Management and the Sr. Director of Supplier Diversity, responsible for managing portfolios, driving business transformation, and increasing diverse spend. Derek is currently working at Catalina USA, where they serve as the Vice President of the Retail Center of Excellence, leading strategic engagement and cross-functional collaboration to drive revenue growth and maximize customer ad spend. Overall, Derek Lott has a track record of success in driving business growth, cost savings, and process improvement in the retail and procurement industries.

Derek Lott obtained an MBA in Finance from Olivet Nazarene University from 1991 to 1993. Before that, they completed a BA in Economics at the University of Illinois Chicago from 1988 to 1989. Derek Lott also attended Mendel Catholic High School from 1981 to 1984, although no degree or field of study is specified.