Derek Price
About Derek Price
Derek Price is the Director of Business Development for North America at Expedia Group, Media Solutions, where he has been since October 2016. He has extensive experience in sales and media roles across various companies in the travel and hospitality industries.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Derek Price currently serves as the Director of Business Development for North America at Expedia Group, Media Solutions. In this role, Derek leads a team that provides strategic media solutions for both travel and non-travel clients, leveraging market insights to exceed partner expectations. He has been with Expedia Group since October 2016, focusing on digital advertising for major global OTA brands. Derek operates in a remote capacity, managing business development across North America.
Previous Experience at Sojern
Before joining Expedia Group, Derek Price worked at Sojern as the Regional Director of Sales for Tourism & Attractions, Northeast, EMEA, Florida, and the Caribbean. He served in this capacity from 2015 to 2016, based in the Greater New York City Area. During his nine-month tenure, Derek was responsible for driving sales initiatives and expanding market reach in these diverse regions.
Tenure at Orbitz Worldwide
In 2015, Derek Price held the position of Regional Media Sales Manager at Orbitz Worldwide. His responsibilities covered the East Coast, Eastern Canada, EMEA, and the LGBT market. Derek's role was based in the Greater New York City Area, and he focused on enhancing media sales for Orbitz over a span of ten months.
Career in Baking and Pastry Arts
Derek Price has also pursued a career in the culinary arts. He interned at The Dinex Group's db Bistro Moderne as a Pastry Intern from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he worked at La Brioche Bakery & Cafe as a Pastry Cook/Intern from 2013 to 2014. These roles allowed Derek to apply his training in Baking and Pastry Arts, which he studied at the New England Culinary Institute from 2013 to 2015.
Educational Background
Derek Price holds an AOS degree in Culinary Arts from the New England Culinary Institute, where he specialized in Baking and Pastry Arts/Business Management between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he studied Accounting and Finance at Phoenix College from 1987 to 1988. His diverse educational background equips him with both creative and analytical skills applicable to various career paths.