DERICK WHITNEY
- Chief Information Officer
Derick Whitney leads technology strategy and enterprise innovation at GPA, with a focus on building scalable systems that support operational growth, efficiency, and long term business alignment.
He brings more than 25 years of experience guiding large organizations through complex technology initiatives, post merger integrations, and enterprise transformation efforts. Throughout his career, Derick has worked with tier-1 firms and executive leadership teams to implement infrastructure, applications, security, middleware, and data solutions designed to support evolving business needs.
Prior to joining GPA, Derick founded Catalyst Advisory Group and previously held leadership roles with IBM Global Business Services and TCS, specializing in mergers and acquisitions technology integration and enterprise platform strategy.
At GPA, Derick focuses on aligning technology with business objectives, improving operational scalability, and supporting innovation across the organization.