Derek Young is Global Head of Asset Management Distribution and a member of the Global Operating Committee at Fidelity International. As Co-Executive Sponsor of Fidelity’s LGBTQ+ Employee Network and an advocate of driving gender diversity, Derek is passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. He was recognized most recently on Kindness & Leadership’s 50 Leading Lights, Asia Pacific list and LGBT Great’s Top 50 Executive Ally list. Under Derek’s leadership in his previous role of President, Japan, Fidelity Japan received “Gold” status for the sixth year in a row for the Pride Index Results. He is outspoken regarding gender balance, increasing the percent of gender diversity on committees and in senior leadership positions, and empowers his team to drive this agenda in Japan through the Asset Management Women’s Forum and the 30% Club where business leaders take action to increase gender diversity on boards and senior management.
