Derek Marchant

Derek Marchant is a Chartered Accountant and the Chief Financial Officer at ScotRail Trains Ltd, bringing over 20 years of post-qualification experience in operational and finance roles across various sectors. They previously served as Finance Lead for the national COVID testing facility in Glasgow, and have held positions such as Group Financial Controller at Mersey Television, CFO at Smart Parking Limited, and Head of Finance at the University of Glasgow. Derek's extensive career includes roles in businesses like Trodat (UK) Limited and Lambert Contracts Limited, showcasing a strong commitment to providing commercially-focused financial assistance to SMEs. They are also a Non-Executive Board Member at Govanhill Baths Community Benefit Society.