Derek Allison

Derek Allison is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and team leadership, currently serving as the Networking & Security Team Leader and Senior Account Manager at Softcat since August 2017. Derek has demonstrated exceptional sales acumen through various roles, including SDP Regional Manager for London and UK North & Ireland, where notable achievements included leading a team of 40-50 sales development representatives and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in recruitment. Prior to Softcat, Derek excelled in sales roles at SSE plc and Pukka Up, showing consistent overachievement in sales targets. Educational credentials include a BA (Hons) in Business Management from Glasgow Caledonian University and a Higher National Diploma from Dumfries and Galloway College.