Derek Bowen, President, Brand Advocacy Solutions

Derek Bowen has has led Acosta Group’s Brand Advocacy Solutions since 2020 overseeing several agencies, including ActionLink, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, Product Connections, and FrontLine Marketing.

Under his leadership, Derek has created North America’s most extensive and successful portfolio of Assisted Sales & Training (AS&T) agencies, driving over 25% revenue growth and a 60% increase in profit via transformative client development encompassing the CPG, Retail, Consumer Electronics, Financial Services, and Technology sectors.

With more than 30 years of experience, Derek has consistently delivered strong sales and profits for businesses across private equity, venture capital, and public ownership structures. Before Acosta Group, Derek held marketing leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, Coty, and The Nature’s Bounty Company.

Derek holds an MBA in marketing and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.