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Derek Irwin
Senior Managing Director at Madison River Capital
Derek Irwin is a highly experienced C-Suite executive, board member, and strategically-focused Chief Financial Officer and Certified Public Accountant.
He has a wealth of financial and operational management expertise in both public and private companies, with revenues ranging from $130 million to $1.5 billion.
Irwin has a diverse background across various sectors including automotive, media, technology, and professional sports industries.
He is recognized as a change catalyst, skilled in business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, raising capital, strategic planning, geographic expansion, system implementation, fiscal management, and financial reporting.
His expertise includes GAAP/SEC financial reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, with a strong track record of developing and implementing financial and operational controls to enhance profitability.
With a focus on P&L improvement and new product development, Derek Irwin brings solid analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills to his roles.
He pursued his BS in Accounting at Lehigh University, laying a strong educational foundation for his professional journey.
Throughout his career, Irwin held key positions such as Chief Financial Officer at various renowned companies including Trader Corporation, Intralinks, DoubleVerify, Inc., HIT Entertainment, Ziff Davis Media, and Monster.
He also served on the Board of Directors for organizations like Alto Trust Company, Community Based Care, LLC, PBS Kids Sprout, TheStreet, and Pinpoint Recovery Solutions.
Additionally, Derek Irwin was a Senior Managing Director and Operating Partner at Madison River Capital and Jefferson River Capital, as well as the Senior Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer, Global Media Client Services at The Nielsen Company.
His early career saw him as a Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young and later as Vice President, Finance at Major League Baseball, showcasing his versatility and depth of experience in various financial roles.
