Derek Norwood

Derek Norwood has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over three decades. Derek is currently the Chief Operational Officer at CuanTec since March 2020. Prior to this, they worked as a Director at Polestar business consultancy ltd from January 2019 to March 2020. From September 2016 to December 2018, they served as the Global Technical Officer at DEVRO PLC, and from July 2013 to September 2016, they held the position of Group Director of Research & Development at the same company. Derek had earlier worked as the Director of Technical at Devro (Scotland) Limited from January 2006 to July 2013 and as the Director of New Products at DEVRO PLC from June 2003 to January 2006. Before that, they worked at Devro (Scotland) Ltd, where they held various roles including Product Development Manager from January 1996 to June 2003, Project Leader from January 1994 to January 1996, and Senior Development Technologist from July 1991 to January 1994. Prior to joining Devro, they worked as an Acting Technical Manager and Development Chemist at Cape Industrial Ltd from January 1990 to April 1991 and from September 1988 to January 1990, respectively. Derek began their career as a Senior Chemist and Development Chemist at International Paint plc from July 1986 to September 1987 and from March 1985 to July 1986, respectively.

Derek Norwood's education history begins with their enrollment at the University of Strathclyde from 1980 to 1984. During this time, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) degree with a focus on Pure Chemistry. Following their undergraduate studies, they attended Jordanhill College of Education from 1987 to 1988. Here, they obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, specializing in Chemistry & Mathematics. Later, in 2009, Derek enrolled at The Institute of Directors, though the provided information does not specify a particular degree or field of study.