EnsembleIQ names Derek Estey EVP of operations
EnsembleIQ, the parent company of Drug Store News, announced the promotion of Derek Estey.
Estey has been named the new executive vice president of operations. In this role, he will be responsible for event operations and oversight responsibilities. This includes delivering in-person, virtual and white-label experiences to fulfill evolving education, networking and sourcing needs of retail, healthcare and technology decision-makers and suppliers.
“Derek’s proven track record of driving improvements to assure cohesive fulfillment of customer needs across EnsembleIQ brands and product offerings in Canada and the U.S. will further enhance the company’s events business,” Jennifer Litterick, chief executive officer said. “Following years of significant changes in how retail, healthcare and technology executives and suppliers throughout North America share information and establish connections, it’s essential for EnsembleIQ to continuously evolve how we fulfill those needs.”
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Based outside of Toronto, Estey joined EnsembleIQ in 2015 as part of the company’s acquisition of Fulcrum Media, where he had been an employee since 2006. He initially managed print production and design for EnsembleIQ’s Canadian brands. In 2018, Estey’s responsibilities were expanded to include oversight of those areas for the entire EnsembleIQ enterprise, including brands based in the U.S.
Since 2019, Estey’s role had grown to further include oversight of EnsembleIQ’s digital business operations, and, most recently, BrandLab, the company’s award-winning comprehensive creative agency--while also playing an essential role in the process and operational efficiencies across departments.
Outside of EnsembleIQ, Estey spent 10 years of his career teaching design, media technology, and project management courses at Ryerson University in Toronto.
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In his new role, Estey will oversee event operations in addition to digital operations, graphic design, BrandLab and print production. Specifically, in event operations, Estey will be supported by Megan Judkins, vice president of events, who will manage all EnsembleIQ show directors and event producers.