Derek trained with a small firm in Glasgow and qualified as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of Scotland in 1988. He then spent 5 years in General Practice at KPMG in Glasgow. Since 1993, Derek has worked in a variety of senior roles, both in finance and operational management, mainly in the retail motor trade.
Derek specialises in providing Financial Director support to small and medium sized business, including business start-up advice, business planning, and obtaining finance for new ventures. Derek's main passion is football, but he enjoys any sport, with golf being one of his particular favourites.