Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in partnership development and sales across various industries. Currently, Derek serves as the Head of Partnerships for North America at Twilio, having previously held roles including Client Director at Twilio and Enterprise Account Executive at Twilio Inc. Prior to joining Twilio, Derek worked at Tata Communications as Sales Director in Overlay & Alliances and spent nearly a decade at West Unified Communications Services in various leadership positions focused on sales and product management. Derek's career began with service in the US Army as an Enlisted Soldier. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Illinois Chicago-College of Business Administration, a BBA in Business Administration and Management from the University of Illinois Chicago, and management training in areas such as strategy and sustainability from Tata Group and Partnernomics.