As Chief Commercial Officer, Derek oversees WTFN’s content distribution and branded entertainment divisions.
Having joined WTFN in 2015, Derek has driven growth across various commercial departments including digital distribution, FAST channels and branded content.
In 2026, Derek launched Radar Studios, bringing together WTFN’s broadcast and digital distribution businesses. The new division focuses on the “total distribution” of an existing catalogue of 2,000+ hours of factual entertainment to a network of owned and partner platforms worldwide, plus a new focus on new Original Content models.
He has overseen the launch of significant digital and FAST channel networks for Bondi Vet, Real Emergency, Border Security and Tony Robinson Rewrites History.
Derek also runs WTFN’s branded entertainment, which drives premium productions including Healthy, Wealthy & Wise (Network 10) and Space Invaders (Nine Network).
