Derrin is a globally recognised leader in immersive event design and production, with a career spanning more than 23 years across Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
He has produced and led high-impact projects across Olympic and Commonwealth Games, FIFA and Rugby World Cups, United Nations ceremonies, and large-scale public parades and festivals, including Sydney Mardi Gras, White Night Melbourne, and Australia Day on Sydney Harbour.
Domestically, Derrin has collaborated with councils, state agencies, and arts organisations, including Belvoir, Riverside Theatres, and the Sydney Opera House. He also directed the Independence Day Ceremony for the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste on behalf of the United Nations, and most recently co-curated the record-breaking NOOR Riyadh Festival in Saudi Arabia.
Respected for his ability to fuse creative vision with operational excellence, Derrin has worked with Cirque du Soleil, The Royal Ballet, Opera Australia, the New York Philharmonic, and the Democratic National Committee. He brings expertise in large-format multimedia installations, site-specific design, and event innovation.
He is currently the CEO of the Australian Events Industry Collective, a peak body advocating for national industry cohesion and recognition, and serves as General Manager of The Mandala Social, creating sustainable experiential concepts for festivals, brands, and cities. Passionate about disrupting the status quo, Derrin champions deeper public engagement through immersive design, cultural storytelling, and creative collaboration.
