Derek Petrie

Derek Petrie currently serves as Vice President of Operations at Equals Brewing Company Inc., a position held since December 2023. Prior to this role, Derek held various positions at Waterloo Brewing from October 2018 to December 2023, culminating in the title of Director of Packaging. Derek's extensive experience at Labatt Breweries of Canada spans from September 2008 to September 2018, during which time roles included Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager, Assistant Operations Manager, and Packaging Specialist at both Labatt London Ontario and Columbia Brewery in Creston, B.C., leading up to Packaging Group Manager. Derek holds an education from McMaster University, where studies were completed from 1995 to 1998.