Derek Knowlton

EVP / Chief Marketing Officer University Credit Union

Derek Knowlton is the Chief Marketing Officer at University Credit Union in Los Angeles, California. With over 22 years of experience in the Credit Union industry, Derek specializes in marketing, product management, and strategic planning and is known for developing innovative and creative solutions to complex problems. Over the past two decades, Derek has engineered marketing analytics processes and developed award-winning marketing campaigns at multiple credit unions. He is recognized for his leadership in digital marketing, driving online presence and engagement through data-driven decision-making to maximize marketing results.

Derek graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and an MBA with certifications in Marketing and Product Development. He lives with his family in Utah and enjoys skiing and hiking.