Diana Derbas, SPHR

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director of Compliance and Vendor Management at Gilsbar

Greater New Orleans Region, United States

Overview

Diana Derbas is an experienced HR and Operations Leader, currently serving as the Director of Compliance and Vendor Management at Gilsbar. With a background as SVP of Human Resources at Crescent Bank, she has deep expertise in HRIS implementation and leading teams through significant challenges. Colleagues describe her as an innovative, responsive, and effective leader.

Based in Mandeville, Louisiana, Diana lives with her family and two dogs. She leads an active lifestyle and dedicates her personal time to community involvement, notably volunteering for the Louisiana Special Olympics.

She holds certifications in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as well as Inclusive and Ethical Leadership.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Story Driven

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Community Volunteering
She dedicates her personal time to volunteering for the Louisiana Special Olympics, indicating a strong commitment to community and social causes.
HR Technology
She led an HRIS implementation from ADP to Ceridian Dayforce at Crescent Bank and was hired by Gilsbar to guide new technology and software adoption.
Crisis Management
Her leadership experience includes managing HR functions through COVID-19, multiple natural disasters, and significant operational changes.

Media Appearances

Diana has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Director of Compliance and Vendor Management at Gilsbar
1-2024 - 7-2025
Project Management Director at Gilsbar
6-2020 - 12-2023
Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Crescent Bank
8-2017 - 6-2020
Compensation and Recruiting Manager, Vice President at Crescent Bank
3-2016 - 8-2017
Consultant at Crescent Bank

Education

BS from Bradley University
Education details unavailable from PWHS

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Exp : 12 Location : Greater New Orleans Region, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Compliance and Vendor Management at Gilsbar
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Insights For Selling To Diana

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Diana is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Diana

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Diana move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Diana take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Diana

Personality Compatibility


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