Derek Janis

Derek Janis is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in leading marketing initiatives across various sectors. Currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at White Glove since March 2024, Derek is also an investor in Grüns and Detroit City FC. Previously, at General Motors, Derek held several key positions, including Head of Marketing for BrightDrop, where marketing and branding activities were launched at CES 2021, and Global Marketing Manager for Arīv, focusing on the ebike sector. Derek's early career included roles at Accelerator Marketing as Partner and Vice President of Operations, and as Co-Founder and COO of Convert A Book, LLC. Derek holds a degree in Business Management, Marketing & Entrepreneurship from Brigham Young University - Idaho.