Derek Hubbard

Derek Hubbard, MBA has a strong background in sales and marketing, with experience in various leadership roles. Derek is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Ginsey Home Solutions since July 2023. Prior to this, Derek worked at Newell Brands as the Director of Sales from October 2017 to June 2023, where they managed the North American National Account sales team across multiple brands. Before that, they held the position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing at WoodWick Candle from April 2014 to October 2017, and Vice President of Sales from June 2012 to April 2014. Derek also worked as the Director of Sales - National Accounts at New View Gifts & Accessories from December 2010 to June 2012, and at WoodWick Candle as the Director of Sales - National Accounts from December 2009 to December 2010. Prior to that, they served at The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. as the National Account Manager from April 2005 to December 2009, and as the Group Sales Manager from November 2003 to April 2005. Derek's early career includes roles as the Director of Sales & Operations and Regional Sales Manager at Prospector Publishing from April 2001 to November 2003 and October 2000 to April 2001, respectively.

Derek Hubbard, MBA, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Fitchburg State University. Derek also has a Master of Science (MS) degree in Counseling Psychology from the same institution. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology and a minor in Biology/Biological Sciences, General at Atlantic Union College.