Derek Phillips

Chief Revenue Officer - Vectra AI, GTM Advisor and Board Member

Greater Phoenix Area

About

25+ year Global Technology, Supply Chain and Security Executive experience across large public, private equity backed and partnership organizations. He has a deep understanding of the IT and security industry, including technology manufacturers to consulting and service providers. Additionally, Derek has expertise related to all things associated with revenue including sales, strategy, go to market, marketing and operations. He has industry experience across many verticals and sizes, including healthcare, retail and financial services within the Fortune 100 and into SMB.

Experience

  • Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Vectra AI
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Leading Vectra AI’s global sales strategy, partner and alliance organization with a clear focus on driving sustainable, scalable growth while ensuring strong alignment across the company’s broader go-to-market (GTM) strategy

  • Board Member at Synapse Studios
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Strategic Advisor at Mattermost
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Claroty
    Feb 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Responsible for the global sales, alliances, channel and Go to Market functions of the organization. Driving the accelerated growth across the Americas, EMEA and APJ.

  • Kudelski Security ()
    • SVP, US General Manager and Deputy CEO
      Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • SVP, US General Manager and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
      Dec 2019 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      In addition to leading U.S. business, I have responsibility for Kudelski Security’s global Client Success program, go-to-market strategy and Offering Portfolio, with special focus on driving continued growth of the company’s key services and expanding client relationships worldwide. This includes strategies to increase the adoption of the company’s rapidly growing Managed Detection and Response Offering (MDR), Advisory capabilities and practices, as well as our Web3 and Blockchain Security portfolio.