Jochen Derrer

Jochen Derrer is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in risk management, finance, and mergers and acquisitions within the sports and apparel industry. Notable positions include Senior Director of Risk Management and VP of Finance Strategy & Programs at adidas, where Jochen contributed to enhancing risk management frameworks, executed organizational changes, and secured significant financing volumes. Earlier roles at adidas Group and Reebok involved managing acquisitions and driving pricing strategies. Jochen holds a Diploma in International and European Business Studies from Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg and an MBA from Western Illinois University, achieving high academic accolades.