Derek Anderson

Derek William Anderson is a seasoned leader in the healthcare sector, currently serving as a Healthcare Executive at Vanderbilt University Medical Center with a wealth of experience spanning over two decades in international business and operations.

During his tenure of the past decade at VUMC, Derek has been instrumental in driving business enhancements across multiple areas such as ED, Operating Rooms, Inpatient Throughput, TeleHealth, Strategic Planning, Corporate Incentives, Acquisition Integration, and managing Hospital and Clinic operations.

In addition to his role at VUMC, Derek also contributes as an Adjunct Professor at the Owen business school of Vanderbilt University, offering expertise in Healthcare Strategy to budding professionals. He is a distinguished graduate of the Nashville Healthcare Council Fellows program.

Derek William Anderson showcases remarkable adaptability, having successfully navigated through various industries, countries, businesses, cultures, and functional roles. His strong analytical skills make him adept at tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions.

Education-wise, Derek holds a diverse academic background including a Master's in Management Health Care (MMHC) with a focus on Business, Healthcare, Economics, and Policy, with distinctions like Beta Gamma Sigma at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. He also pursued studies in Healthcare and holds a BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with expertise in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, and Chemical engineering from Heriot-Watt University.

His professional journey includes significant roles such as Vice President of Business Improvement at Vanderbilt University, Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, President at Fiberweb, and various positions at Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), showcasing his broad industry exposure and leadership acumen.