Derek Pentleton

Derek Pentleton is a seasoned professional in the IT solutions sector, currently serving as Business Development Director at DataVita since April 2025, where responsibilities include providing innovative IT solutions from Tier III Certified datacentres in Scotland, focusing on sustainability and cost-effective hosting. Prior to this, Derek held the position of Client Director for Local Government & NHS at Insight, developing strategic relationships and identifying new business opportunities. Derek's extensive experience includes over a decade at Iomart in various roles, including Senior Account Manager, where Derek managed key client accounts and led projects in managed hosting and colocation. Derek’s background also features engineering consultancy roles at BAE Systems, MBDA, and Alstom Transport, as well as experience in business development and sales across multiple organizations, beginning with a B.Eng (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Glasgow.