Derek Thomas

Derek Thomas has over 20 years of experience in CRM management, data insights, and operational support, currently serving as the CRM & Data Insights Manager at the University of Portsmouth since September 2019. In this role, Derek focuses on enhancing the prospective student experience through Salesforce CRM and Marketing Cloud. Prior to this, Derek held various positions at the World Wide Fund for Nature, culminating as the Head of Database Services, where the management of the Database Services team supported fundraising and engagement efforts. Derek’s earlier career included roles as Project Co-ordinator at Sanderson and Commercial Manager at Megabyte Ltd, complemented by a business-focused education from Bournemouth University.