Derek Pitts

Derek Pitts is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in finance, management, and corporate strategy across various sectors. Currently, Derek serves as the Owner & CEO of Farm.One and the Founder & Managing Partner of DK-Bell Holding Company, focusing on strategic acquisitions in the Food & Agritech sector. Previous roles include Director at Phoenixus AG and Jenny Craig, and significant leadership positions at Solomon Partners and Houlihan Lokey, guiding complex transactions in M&A and restructuring. Early career experience includes financial leadership roles at Marcam Solutions and Marcam, and progressive positions at New England Mutual Life Insurance Co. Derek holds an MBA in General Management from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a BS in Finance & Management from Northeastern University.