Derek Scobie is a seasoned professional in the marketing and content solutions sector, currently serving as Director of Global Content Solutions at YouTube since November 2019. Prior to this role at YouTube, Derek held various positions at Google from August 2010 to October 2019, including Head of Global Content Programs and Video Solutions Lead for Northern & Central Europe. Derek's earlier experience includes consultancy work at Oxford Strategic Marketing, where strategic marketing capabilities were developed for clients in FMCG and service sectors, and serving as Marketing Director at ProjectScotland, implementing award-winning branding to engage youth and secure funding. Additionally, brand management roles at Procter & Gamble from 1998 to 2006 focused on Beverages, Skincare, and Consumer Health markets. Derek Scobie earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Political Economy from the University of Aberdeen in 1998.