Derrick Cook has more than 40 years of experience in the industrial automation industry. A graduate of an Electrical Computer Control Technology program in Ontario, Derrick spent 22 years as a System Integrator, helping grow an integration business from a small operation into a successful, established company.

For the past five years, Derrick has been with Schneider Electric and currently serves as Business Development Manager for System Integrators in Canada. Having spent more than two decades as an integrator himself, Derrick brings a unique perspective to his role. He understands firsthand the challenges System Integrators face, what they need from their technology partners, and the opportunities and relationships that help them successfully grow their businesses.