Derek Benson

Derek Benson serves as the Chief People & Operations Officer at Working Wardrobes, beginning in May 2020, where responsibilities include driving efficiency in the HR function, ensuring compliance in hiring practices, and enhancing the candidate experience while maintaining the organization's mission. Prior experience includes a role as Sr Manager of HR Operations at Panasonic Avionics Corporation, overseeing support functions such as immigration and health & wellness. Derek's tenure at MUFG featured management of HR Shared Services, focusing on background screening and global mobility. Earlier positions involved leadership in recruiting and HR management across various financial institutions, with a solid foundation in talent acquisition and vendor management. Derek holds education credentials from UC Irvine, attended from 2004 to 2006.