Dereck Ayala

Dereck Ayala currently serves as the Director of Procurement for the Miami Marlins, a role commenced in December 2022, marking a transition into the sports industry and fulfilling a lifelong career goal. Prior to this position, Dereck held various roles at FedEx, including Sourcing & Procurement Manager for the Caribbean & Central America, and has extensive experience at Unilever, where responsibilities ranged from managing procurement for Seventh Generation to overseeing the supply strategy for Ben & Jerry's. Dereck's career began at Unilever as a Regional Distribution Coordinator and progressed through multiple procurement and planning roles, emphasizing negotiation and international business dynamics. Academic qualifications include a degree in Management, Supply Chain & Information Systems from Penn State University.