Derek May

Sr. Executive Chef Microsoft Eventions

Derek May is a highly experienced culinary professional currently serving as the Sr. Executive Chef for Microsoft Eventions and Executive Chef for Amazon national accounts at Compass Group USA since June 2018. Previously, Derek held the position of Executive Chef and Partner at G&M Restaurants Cantinetta Group, where responsibilities included managing multiple restaurant locations and new concept openings. Earlier in the career, Derek worked as Executive Chef at JOWW Restaurants, followed by a role at Ethan Stowell Restaurants, focusing on inventory management, menu development, and maintaining relationships with local purveyors. Derek's foundational experience includes serving as Chef de Cuisine at Quinn's and Sous Chef at AQUA, where leadership contributed to a 2 Michelin star rating. Derek holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organic Chemistry from UCLA, completed between 2001 and 2004.

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