Derek Gleason

Derek Gleason is a seasoned professional in SEO and content strategy, currently serving as Senior Lead of SEO and Content at Shopify since August 2021, overseeing a global team focused on conversion and operations across around 30 markets. Previously, Derek held various roles including Senior Lead of Content at Shopify, where expertise in multi-channel content marketing was developed, and SEO Lead Analyst at Workshop Digital, where technical SEO and content strategy were managed for client websites. Prior experiences include serving as Content Lead at CXL and as a Content Marketing Strategist and SEO Analyst at Workshop Digital, with significant accomplishments in scaling content production and improving strategic analysis. Derek has a rich editorial background, including editing multi-volume reference sets at FactCite.com, and has a foundation in coaching youth soccer, alongside a Master's degree in Central American History from Indiana University and a Bachelor's degree in History and Spanish from Furman University.