Derek Hansen is the Senior Vice President of Dealer, Lender & Inventory Management Solutions at Cox Automotive, where he leads a portfolio of industry-leading brands serving dealer, lender, and OEM clients. In this role, Derek drives innovation and cross-platform integration across Cox Automotive solutions, helping clients enhance profitability, increase sales performance, and streamline operations through data-driven insights and more efficient workflows. Since joining Cox Automotive in 2015, Derek has held leadership positions across both vAuto and Manheim. Hansen previously worked at Bain & Company, Deloitte Consulting, and Intel Corp and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.