Derek Whale

Derek Whale is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as an Engineering Apprentice Assessor at Selby College since December 2019. Prior to this role, Derek held various management positions, including Operations Manager at Kestrelbce from April 2006 to July 2018, where responsibilities encompassed all manufacturing operations such as customer service, engineering, and distribution. Additionally, Derek served as Production Manager at BP Performance Films between 2001 and 2004 and Engineering Manager at Constar International from 1995 to 2001. Derek holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and has pursued education at Leeds LMU University and Leeds Beckett University, following earlier studies at Castleford High School. After a knee replacement surgery in August 2018, Derek has taken time off for recovery.