Derek Siew

Derek Siew has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of design and innovation. Derek is currently serving as the Vice President of Experience Design at Compass Digital Labs, where they focus on creating extraordinary experiences at the intersection of hospitality and technology. Prior to this role, Derek worked as a Creative Leader at Neol, a community-powered platform for creative minds to collaborate on impactful projects. Derek also held the position of Design Director at Fjord, a design and innovation consultancy, where they led product design and successfully incubated and piloted two minimum viable products. Before joining Fjord, Derek served as a Design Lead at IDEO, a leading design company known for its human-centered approach and expertise in design thinking. Derek started their career as a Designer and Client Relationship Manager at KISKA, a brand-building agency where they worked closely with business leaders and entrepreneurs to evolve their vision into profitable businesses. Additionally, Derek has also worked as a Designer at Continuum and Design Exchange, where they received several awards for their design work.

Derek Siew attended Temasek Polytechnic from 1994 to 1997, where they studied Product Design with a focus on Industrial and Product Design. In 2015, they furthered their education at Harvard Business School Executive Education, though the specific degree obtained is not provided. Additionally, Derek has a certification in Verified International Academic Qualifications from World Education Services, with no specific details on when it was obtained.