Derek Kopke

Personal Profile

Derek Kopke
Program: 
CIMBA Full Time MBA
Class Year: 
1994
About Me: 

I was raised in Montreal, Canada, received my undergraduate degree in Physical Education from McGill University and spent a year travelling, teaching and learning before completing my 1 year in Pordenone and Clemson with CIMBA. Since then, I worked in retail and then manufacturing in the telecom, consumer electronics and gaming industries. In 2001, I started my own company, Triple Decker Enterprises Inc as a sales rep for consumer electronics. My focus is more now in the telecom sector and I've diversified to selling intenationally and working in business development as well as sales. I have been married for 10 years to my lovely wife Annie and have two children Mia (8) and Liam (6). I'm very active in community team sports as well as coaching my children's sports.

Career Profile

Current Employer: 
Triple Decker Enterprises Inc.
Industry: 
Consumer Products
Job Title: 
President
Job Duties: 

My work primarily consists in consulting with a Manufacturer of mobile internet access devices. This company, called Datawind, has some exciting technologies and a great go-to market strategy and I am enjoying helping to develop the business.

Start Date: 
June, 2001

Education

Related Universities: 
McGill University
Degrees Earned: 
Bachelors of Education - Physical Education and History