Derek Bush

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Chief Information Security Office (CISO), Senior Vice President at Infor

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Overview

Derek Bush is a cybersecurity and technology executive serving as the Chief Information Security Officer at Infor. He specializes in translating cyber risk into business impact, leading global security programs, and managing infrastructure transformation. He holds a CISSP certification and earned a Bachelor of Science from DeVry University.

He has led the complex technology integrations for eight acquisitions and two divestitures, including a notable $3B transaction.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Conviction Driven

Confident

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Topics They Care About

Enterprise Cybersecurity
As CISO, he directs global cybersecurity operations, protecting billions in revenue and aligning security investments with business growth and operational resilience.
Infrastructure Transformation
He has a history of leading large-scale data center consolidation, migrating from over 60 facilities to six, and designing global active-active architecture.
M&A Integration
He possesses significant experience leading the technology integration for numerous acquisitions and divestitures, ensuring business continuity through major corporate changes.

Media Appearances

Derek has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Chief Information Security Office (CISO), Senior Vice President at Infor
2022 - 3-2026
Cybersecurity Automation and AI, Vice President at Infor
2019 - 2022
Head of Infrastructure, Senior Director at Infor
2017 - 2019
Head of Technology Information Risk, Senior Director at Infor
2016 - 2017
Architect, Global Team Lead at ABB

Education

1994 - 1998
BS from DeVry University

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Insights For Selling To Derek

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Derek is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Derek

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Derek move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Derek take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Derek

Personality Compatibility


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