Derek Decross

Derek DeCross is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in commercial and customer engagement roles within the aviation and hospitality industries. Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Signature Aviation, Derek previously held key positions including Senior Vice President of Global Customer Engagement at IHG Hotels & Resorts and Senior Vice President of Global Sales at American Airlines. Their tenure at American Airlines also included roles as Vice President of Global Sales, Vice President of Customer Relationship Management and Loyalty, and Managing Director of Digital Marketing. Derek holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas Christian University, where Derek studied from 1990 to 1994, and furthered education at the M.J. Neeley School of Business from 1994 to 1996.