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Innovation & Digital Transformation Leader

I’ve spent my cross-functional career navigating transformation waves — from print to digital to enterprise AI — learning where momentum breaks down, where governance matters, and where people get left behind.

The common thread has never been the technology — it’s been earned trust, disciplined execution, and leaders who elevate others to carry change forward.

🔹 Explore chapters of my 20+ year journey: Leading Transformation and Enterprise AI

What others are saying

“… Derek played a key role in turning Copilot Chat from a concept into a practical, trusted tool employees could use every day. …”

— John Fallon, Microsoft

(Click arrows to read more quotes in entirety) Over time, colleagues have consistently trusted me to operate in these ways:

• Lead with discipline, not hype (Responsible Enterprise AI)
• Bring structure to ambiguity
• Bridge business & technology
• Build trust through integrity & transparent leadership
• Elevate others & strengthen the people around me
• Remain calm under pressure

Awards

• Capital One Circle of Excellence (Multiple Years) Recognized for delivering measurable digital transformation and innovation outcomes.
• Aflac Way Recognition Recognized for leadership and impact in enterprise AI pilot initiative.

Derek Talbot | linkedin.com/in/derektalbot