Edward Crook
About Edward Crook
Edward Crook serves as the Chief of Staff at DeepL and has held various strategic roles at Brandwatch, including Chief Strategy Officer and Global VP of Strategy & Operations. He holds an MBA from The Berlin School of Economics and Law and a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Sussex.
Work at DeepL
Edward Crook currently serves as Chief of Staff at DeepL, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and ensuring operational efficiency within the organization. His experience in leadership and strategy positions him well to contribute to DeepL's mission of providing advanced language translation services.
Previous Roles at Brandwatch
Edward Crook has held multiple roles at Brandwatch, a leading digital consumer intelligence company. He worked as Chief Strategy Officer from 2021 to 2023 in Berlin, overseeing strategic direction. Prior to that, he served as Global VP of Strategy & Insights from 2018 to 2019 and Global VP of Strategy & Operations from 2019 to 2021, both in New York. His career at Brandwatch began in 2012, where he worked in Research & Analytics, and he progressed through various managerial and director roles until 2018.
Education and Expertise
Edward Crook holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Sussex. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Berlin School of Economics and Law. Additionally, he completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) at RFDC. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in strategy and operations.
Background
Edward Crook has a diverse professional background with significant experience in strategy and analytics. He began his career in the UK before moving to the United States and Germany, where he held various leadership positions. His work has primarily focused on strategy development and operational management within the tech and analytics sectors.
Current Role at The Outthinker Strategy Network
In addition to his role at DeepL, Edward Crook is a Strategy Executive Member at The Outthinker Strategy Network, a position he has held since 2022. This role allows him to engage with a network of strategy professionals, sharing insights and contributing to discussions on strategic thinking and innovation.