Derek Chen

Derek Chen is an experienced professional in global business insights and market research, currently serving as Senior Manager at Colgate-Palmolive since 2022. Prior roles include Manager of Global Business Insights at Colgate-Palmolive and Associate Manager at Unilever, where Derek managed performance insights for major skin cleansing brands. At Hudson's Bay Company, Derek oversaw market share analytics for a $7B revenue portfolio, focusing on the prestige beauty and fashion segments. Earlier experiences include roles at Toys R Us, where Derek contributed to the growth of a global eCommerce business, and as an Associate in Global Business Development at Peek, supporting market expansion efforts through technological analysis. Derek holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomolecular Science from NYU Tandon School of Engineering.