Derek Powell, Cscp
About Derek Powell, Cscp
Derek Powell, CSCP, is a Director at Altman Solon, where he leads the Los Angeles office and focuses on optimizing media supply chain operations. He has held various senior roles in companies such as Warner Bros., Sony DADC, and Deloitte, and has a strong background in leveraging emerging technologies to enhance media production efficiency.
Work at Altman Solon
Derek Powell serves as the Director at Altman Solon, where he has been leading the Los Angeles office since 2020. In this role, he focuses on optimizing core media supply chain operations, enhancing flexibility, agility, and time-to-market for media products. As a member of the Management Committee, he collaborates with various stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiencies within the organization.
Previous Experience at Warner Bros.
Derek Powell held multiple positions at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies. He served as Senior Vice President & General Manager from 2009 to 2011, and prior to that, he was VP of Worldwide Supply Chain Management and DVD Production from 2006 to 2009. His tenure included responsibilities across various global locations, including Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Shanghai, Sydney, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City, focusing on supply chain management and business transformation.
Education and Expertise
Derek Powell studied at Harvard Business School, completing the Advanced Management Program in 2012. He also earned an MBA from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine, between 1996 and 1998. His academic background includes a BS in Astronautical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, where he graduated with military distinction. His expertise includes leveraging emerging technologies such as virtual production, cognitive technologies, and big data to enhance media products and services.
Career Background
Before joining Altman Solon, Derek Powell worked at several notable companies. He was an Associate Partner/Sr. Manager at Deloitte from 2014 to 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning & Development at Sony DADC from 2012 to 2014. His earlier roles include Director of Strategic Operations at RiverOne and Consultant at Accenture. Additionally, he served as an Astronautical Engineer in the United States Air Force from 1989 to 1998.
Focus on Virtual Production
Derek Powell is actively involved in discussions surrounding the impact of emerging media technologies, particularly virtual production. He analyzes operational efficiencies brought by these tools and emphasizes their role in reducing costs and increasing efficiency in media production. His insights include addressing the skill gap in production teams adapting to virtual production methods and the importance of these technologies in the post-pandemic landscape.