Derek Whitworth

Derek Whitworth has extensive experience in customer digital technology and loyalty marketing, currently serving as Vice President of Customer Digital Technology at Air Canada since June 2016. Previous roles at Air Canada include Managing Director of Digital Channels, Managing Director of Marketing & Loyalty Optimization, Senior Director of Loyalty Products, and Director of Loyalty, contributing to a deep expertise in customer engagement. Derek also held a brief position as a Summer Associate in Cardmember Engagement at Citi in 2015 and worked as a Manager of Customer Recognition and Analyst of Marketing Innovations at Air Canada prior to 2014. Additionally, early career experience includes a role as a Praktikant/Analyst in Loyalty Marketing at Star Alliance. Derek Whitworth holds an AB in Art & Archaeology, Visual Arts, and Chinese Language from Princeton University and an MBA in Marketing & Strategy from Emory University.