Derek Noah
About Derek Noah
Derek Noah is the Senior Manager of Sustainability Strategy and Reporting at Teleflex and an Adjunct Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, specializing in sustainability management.
Current Roles at Teleflex and Stevens Institute of Technology
Derek Noah currently serves as the Senior Manager of Sustainability Strategy and Reporting at Teleflex, where he works remotely. In addition to his role at Teleflex, he also holds a position as an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Program for Sustainability Management at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Previous Positions in Sustainability
Derek Noah has extensive experience in the field of sustainability, having worked in various roles at different organizations. At Teleflex, he previously served as Manager of Sustainability Strategy & Reporting. He also worked as a Senior Sustainability Advisor at ISS Corporate Solutions and as an Account Manager in Sustainability Consulting at Salterbaxter. His tenure at TerraCycle included roles as Senior Account Manager, Brand Partnerships, Sustainability Manager, and Account Manager, Brand Partnerships.
Educational Background and Expertise
Derek Noah holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. He also achieved a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Economics & Policy from Rutgers University. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in sustainability and environmental policy.
Consulting and Project Leadership
Derek Noah has shown leadership in various projects, including the first third-party materiality assessment at Teleflex, and increasing Teleflex’s MSCI ESG rating from BB to AA. He led the development of Teleflex’s CSR Roadmap to 2030 and developed GRI and SASB-aligned sustainability reports. Additionally, he led the development of a TCFD-aligned report in 2023.
Teaching and Course Development
At Stevens Institute of Technology, Derek Noah teaches a course he developed called 'Sustainability Assessment Methods,' as well as the Capstone course for the Graduate School’s program in Sustainability Management. His teaching role allows him to share his extensive industry experience with graduate students.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Derek Noah enjoys shipwreck diving off the Jersey Shore coast. He also likes to go kayaking with his dog, Brody.