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Derrick Betts
Associate Partner at EY-Parthenon
Derrick Betts is an Associate Partner at EY-Parthenon, a division of Ernst & Young LLP. He has been with the firm since 2008, focusing primarily on the education sector. In his role, he provides strategic advice to both private equity and corporate clients across various educational sectors, emphasizing commercial due diligence and strategy projects.125
Background and Experience:
Derrick has over 15 years of experience in the education field. Before joining EY-Parthenon, he managed an educational development non-governmental organization in South Africa. He also worked at UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), where he assisted UK education companies in securing commercial opportunities with foreign governments seeking to improve their education systems.134 Derrick holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) from Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar.3
Current Role:
At EY-Parthenon, Derrick's responsibilities include advising on growth strategies for public and private sector education organizations. His expertise spans across various aspects of the education market, making him a key figure in discussions related to investment opportunities within this sector.67
