Derek Tharpe

Derek Tharpe possesses extensive experience in sales management and customer development within the beverage and graphics industries. At The Coca-Cola Company, Derek held various director-level roles focused on national accounts from April 2022 to April 2024, including overseeing national accounts for the still portfolio and warehouse for Publix. Prior to this, Derek served as Customer Development Director and Senior Category Manager at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated from September 2017 to April 2022. Additional experience includes positions as National Account Manager at Spartan Graphics and Account Executive at PBM Graphics, Inc. Derek began a career in sales at Ballantyne Brands, focusing on category advice for Walmart in the tobacco and e-cig categories. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.