Derek Wallace

Derek Wallace has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Derek is currently the EVP, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Iota Communications, Inc. (since May 2023). Prior to that, they served as the Vice President of Marketing at LoRa Alliance (from January 2020 to December 2022), where they played a key role in promoting and driving the success of the LoRaWAN protocol for IoT LPWAN connectivity.

Before joining LoRa Alliance, Derek worked at Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. where they held various positions. Derek was the Director of Product Marketing Management (from January 2016 to October 2019) and was responsible for overseeing the company's product portfolio and leading a team focused on launching products that delivered business value. Derek also served as the Manager of Product Management (from March 2015 to January 2016) where they led a team dedicated to developing IoT communication networking solutions.

Prior to their time at Multi-Tech Systems, Derek worked at Hay Group (from October 2013 to January 2015) as the Sr. Product Manager - Innovation & Voice of the Customer. During this time, they created and managed the company's first global Voice of the Customer program.

Derek also held roles at Azzurri Communications (from April 2011 to August 2013) as the Sr. Product Manager - Professional and Managed Services, Multi-Tech Systems (from November 2009 to January 2011) as the Sr. Product Manager - Services, Orange Business Services - Trading Solutions (from February 2007 to November 2009) as the Services Product Manager, and StrategyMix (from July 2006 to February 2007) as a Consultant and later as the Director of Marketing and Sales.

Additionally, Derek gained consulting experience at the Danish Society of Engineers (IDA) (from December 2002 to November 2003) as a Consultant for a program focused on integrating asylum-seeking engineers into Danish companies. Derek also worked at Ericsson (from October 2000 to September 2002) as the Business and Product Marketing Manager, where they were responsible for marketing and sales support for the Optimal Business Routing solution.

Derek Wallace attained their Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Carleton College, which they completed between the years 1988 and 1992.