Derek Young

Derek is a veteran ESG, sustainability and communications professional with more than 25 years of experience. He is recognized as a thought leader who has worked in the public policy, non-profit, for profit and consulting sectors, where he has developed a deep experience in the areas of strategic analysis, corporate responsibility and community engagement platforms, non-profit partnerships, charitable giving, stakeholder engagement, branding, and resource efficiency. Derek has helped to start and lead CSR and Sustainability programs at several corporations including Invista, TGI Fridays and FedEx and has provided consulting support to numerous other brands across a wide range of sectors and industries.