INTRODUCTION
Derek is the Managing Director of Kay Elliott. The practice has grown steadily and is an employee-owned international design studio with nearly 40 staff operating in 24 countries on 4 continents. Derek maintains a special interest in the attractions and leisure sector work, especially our international projects. Derek is an intuitive designer and always brings original thinking to a design proposition.
SKILLS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Derek's extensive knowledge of design, development and leisure industries gives him a particular insight into the opportunities and the qualities which enable projects to flourish. His wide-ranging portfolio of work and the wealth of experience which spans from waterfront regeneration to zoological exhibit, from master planning to the finishing detail, are testament to his approach and the energy he invests in the practice.
Derek was voted into the 2023 Blooloop Top 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencers.
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