Derek Burgess

Derek Burgess is a Managing Director at Slalom, leading the Industry Go-to-Market efforts for the North Central market and overseeing a consulting business generating over $100 million. With over 11 years at Slalom, Derek has held various senior leadership roles, including Senior Director of Business Advisory Services and Principal of Strategy & Operations. Prior experience includes Director roles at Target, where strategic technology and operational improvements were a focus, as well as managerial positions at Accenture, specializing in Oracle CRM and Supply Chain solutions. Derek serves on the Board of WomenVenture, contributing to initiatives that promote women's economic success through entrepreneurship. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA in Entrepreneurship/Finance from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.