Derren spearheads Hybridan's insightful and value additive equity research department. Hybridan are corporate brokers through and through, promoting research-led investor awareness and providing market-driven corporate finance advice.

Derren continues to be amazed at the energy and innovation found in entrepreneurial businesses but realises this must be coupled with prudence and operational excellence to satisfy investors.

Prior to his first small cap research role in 2004, Derren spent several years in the Investment Funds Group at PwC,  having previously started his career at a leading insolvency practice, a helpful introduction to how not to run a business.