Derek Bly
About Derek Bly
Derek Bly is a Customer Success Manager with extensive experience in various roles within the customer success and finance sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Work at PowerPlan
Derek Bly has held multiple roles at PowerPlan, Inc. since joining the company in 2016. He began as a Business Development Representative, where he worked for seven months. Following this role, he served as a Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2016, contributing to various projects. Currently, he is the Customer Success Manager, a position he has held for eight years. His responsibilities include ensuring customer satisfaction and facilitating successful product adoption.
Education and Expertise
Derek Bly earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in business principles and customer success strategies.
Background
Derek Bly's professional journey began at Edventure Partners, where he worked as the Finance Department Lead for four months in 2006. He then joined Empire Today as a Financial Analyst, serving from 2008 to 2011. Following this, he worked at Brunswick Corporation as a Business Manager from 2011 to 2013. His diverse experience in finance and management has contributed to his current role in customer success.
Career Progression
Derek Bly's career has seen significant progression over the years. After his initial role at Edventure Partners, he transitioned to Empire Today and then to Brunswick Corporation. In 2014, he joined PowerPlan, Inc. as a Senior Consultant, later moving to a Business Development Representative role. His current position as Customer Success Manager at PowerPlan, Inc. and his role as Director of Customer Success at Network Perception since 2020 highlight his advancement in the customer success domain.