About Harris Communications
Derek Harris has worked in public relations, marketing and as a writer in the IT industry since 1991. Before setting up independently in 2002 as ‘Harris Communications’, he was practice development director and also an account director with Oast Communications, a pan-European IT marketing agency.
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Derek Harris is a member of the CIPR |
Derek’s clients have included big brands such as IBM, Microsoft, Siebel and Sony Corporation. He prefers to work with smaller firms that are innovative, energetic and have a clear vision.
Before launching Harris Communications, Derek’s roles included European marketing manager with software vendor ALS and country manager for Germany, Italy and Ireland with IT consultancy Volt Europe.
Derek, his partner Deborah and their young son Samuel live in Devon in the UK. He is a keen cyclist and fly-fisherman as well as a struggling tennis player.
Derek holds a degree in business administration and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). He speaks good conversational German.