Derek Ludlow is a trusted global board director, sales director, and HR director advisor with over 22 years of experience in Capital Markets, FinTech, Financial Services, and Accountancy. With an invite-only approach, he has worked closely with top business leaders, providing confidential services for discreet searches for board-level talent. His company, McBarron Wood, maintains strict confidentiality and operates on an invite-only basis for attracting talent in FinTech, Financial Services, Capital Markets, & Accountancy sectors.

Derek Ludlow strongly believes in sharing information and is passionate about helping new startups secure the best talent with an innovative approach. He can be contacted at derek.ludlow@mbw-i.com. Additionally, he has previously served as the CEO & Founder of Investment Distribution at Juliet Rose Investment Distribution, where he assisted Chief Investment Officers & Directors in identifying top Clean Energy AIM Products, Bonds, Sukuk's, Loan Notes, and specialized assets like Property, NPLs, Distressed Debt, and more.

Derek Ludlow pursued an Associate's degree in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at the University of Bedfordshire. Throughout his career, he has held significant roles such as Non-Executive Director at LASERGATE (UK) LTD., Commerce Contracts Manager at Holden Jones Ltd, Commercial Recruitment Manager at Apsley Recruitment, and Commercial Recruitment Manager at Walker Hamill. Currently, at McBarron Wood, he focuses on delivering excellence by sourcing the top 1% of talent through an invite-only model.