Derek Draper is a renowned leadership consultant, founder and Chief Executive of CDP Leadership Consultants. He is an expert in transforming business performance by unlocking the potential of people through deep psychological work. With 25 years of experience in leadership development, Draper and his team of senior consultants provide bespoke solutions to help individuals and organizations thrive.

Draper holds an M.A. in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the Tavistock Clinic/Essex University, an M.A. in Psychology from The Wright Institute, and a B.A. in Economics from The University of Manchester. He has worked in various positions, including Managing Consultant and Head of Business Development (UK and Europe) at YSC Consulting, Development Director at New Directions Counselling Centre, and Partner at Prima Europe.

Draper's expertise lies in In-depth individual leadership audits for selection, promotion and development, High performance executive, return to work, impact, and transitions coaching, Team effectiveness interventions (including board effectiveness), Organization Development, and cultural change support, and High-level leadership and talent consultancy at CEO and HRD level.