Derek Brinkman

Derek Brinkman is an accomplished senior executive in the product management industry, currently serving as the General Manager of VGW US at VGW. His career spans several notable positions and achievements:

Education and Early Career

Derek graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Anthropology. He began his career at Register.com as a Director of Product Management.

Professional Experience

Notable Roles::

• Vice President of Product Management at Contextweb1
• Senior Director and later Vice President of Product Management at IGN Entertainment, where he led the development and launch of IGN Prime
• Vice President Product at OpenWager
• Vice President and Founder of Sveer VR

Current Position

At VGW, Derek continues to serve as the General Manager of VGW US. VGW is an interactive entertainment company that delivers free-to-play games, including brands like Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and LuckyLand Slots.2

Skills and Expertise

Derek is known for:

• Developing and launching innovative products
• Managing product teams to achieve outstanding results
• Strategic product planning, development, and management
• Bringing new and exciting technologies to market

Professional Reputation

Derek is described as a dedicated, talented, and passionate technology executive. He is considered a jack of all trades in Product, capable of defining and communicating the big picture while also diving into the details when necessary.3

Derek Brinkman's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/derek-brinkman-a04398.3