Derek Saunders

Derek Saunders has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Derek is currently the Director & Head of the MENA region at HiiROC, a company that specializes in producing zero-emission, low-cost hydrogen. Prior to this, Derek served as a Senior Advisor and Partner at Be | Shaping the Future UK. Derek has also worked as an Independent Management Consultant, focusing on Capital Optimization, Credit Portfolio Management, and Risk & Finance. Derek has held positions at MUFG, where they worked on credit portfolio management and capital optimization, and at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, where they served as the Head of Capital Management and Global Banking, as well as the Global Head of Wholesale Portfolio Management and Credit Portfolio Management. Before joining HSBC, Derek worked at CCF France (HSBC Acquisition) and SABB, where they held roles in debt financing and advisory, loan management, and risk management. Overall, Derek's experience showcases their expertise in credit portfolio management, capital optimization, and risk and finance, as well as their ability to lead and drive strategic change.

Derek Saunders pursued a Financial Services BSc Honours degree at The University of Manchester. However, no specific information regarding the start and end years of their education is provided.