Gale Derricott
Executive Operations Leader to President CFO @Articulate
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Operations Leader to President CFO @Articulate
San Diego, CA, US
Strategic operations and executive partnership role supporting the President/CFO and C-suite team. Function in a Chief of Staff capacity, building systems, enabling decision-making, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.• Serve as strategic partner and advisor to the President/CFO and Vice Chair, providing research, analysis, and communication frameworks that enable executive alignment and informed, data-driven decisions• Lead the orchestration of 75+ annual leadership meetings, including QBRs, all-hands, and planning sessions, driving strategic agendas, decision tracking, and follow-through to improve execution velocity and accountability• Built and scaled company-wide communication and engagement infrastructure, achieving a 94% favorable communications score and a 56 eNPS through transparent messaging, listening mechanisms, and cultural programs that reinforced connection during rapid growth• Partner with the C-suite to sustain high performance during 20%+ ARR growth and 82% headcount expansion, maintaining Rule-of-60 efficiency metrics through disciplined operational planning and prioritization• Established key frameworks and systems, including an executive rhythm, leadership briefing and workflow protocols, and a cross-functional communications cadence that connects priorities across teams• Founded and led the executive speaker bureau, securing leadership engagements that enhance brand authority and organizational visibility
EDUCATION
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science
Questrom School of Business, Boston University
Master of Business Administration - MBA (Expected 2028)
ABOUT GALE DERRICOTT
I\'m a strategic executive operations leader who builds the systems that keep C-suite teams organized, informed, and aligned. I design executive operating rhythms, manage executive office communications, and create the infrastructure that supports better decision-making and stronger culture.Achievements include supporting a high-growth tech CEO through a $1.5B Series A at $3.75B valuation, building communications infrastructure that achieved a 94% favorable employee score, and maintaining executive operating systems while scaling 80% headcount expansion in 3 years. With 20+ years of experience, I function at Chief of Staff level, designing the operational backbone that helps executives lead effectively.I bring structure, candor, and practical thinking to complex problems.Currently pursuing my MBA at Boston University Questrom School of Business.
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