Derek Sidebottom
About Derek Sidebottom
Derek Sidebottom serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at multiple organizations, including FarsideHR Solutions and CrowdStreet, while also advising various startups. He specializes in workforce transformation and has a strong background in creating effective recruiting experiences and scaling businesses.
Work at CrowdStreet
Derek Sidebottom serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at CrowdStreet since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies and initiatives. His leadership contributes to the overall workforce management and organizational development within the remote work environment of CrowdStreet.
Current Roles and Advisory Positions
Derek Sidebottom holds multiple advisory roles alongside his position at CrowdStreet. He has been an Advisor at MeBeBot since 2023, where he focuses on integrating generative AI into HR strategies. Additionally, he serves as a mentor at StartUpNV and holds advisory positions at Modern Treasury and Luna Park. These roles reflect his commitment to guiding organizations in optimizing their human resources and operational strategies.
Education and Expertise
Derek Sidebottom has a diverse educational background. He studied Human Resources (Honors) at Humber College, where he earned a Graduate Diploma. He also completed an Executive MBA at Athabasca University, obtaining a Master's degree. His undergraduate studies in Psychology were completed at the University of Ottawa, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts. This educational foundation supports his expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Professional Background
Derek Sidebottom has extensive experience in human resources leadership. He previously served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Dosh from 2018 to 2019 and has been with FarsideHR Solutions in a similar capacity since 2014. His experience includes workforce transformation initiatives and scaling organizations, notably achieving significant growth in employee numbers and revenue during his tenure at various companies.
Achievements in Workforce Transformation
Derek Sidebottom has a proven track record in workforce transformation and organizational scaling. He successfully led a company through hyper growth, increasing its workforce from 180 to 1500 employees and boosting revenue from $40 million to $450 million within a 24-month period. His initiatives focus on creating cultures of achievement and aligning company priorities with workforce planning.