Derrick Lawson
COO leadership for teams that need a stronger operating machine across people and systems.
Stabilizes execution, role clarity, and day-to-day accountability when growth is outrunning the machine underneath it. Best for teams that need a stronger operating machine across people and systems.
Commercial fit
Monthly retainer from $10k
Availability
Available 2-3 days per week
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Operator summary
Derrick steps into managed services and healthcare services teams that need coo-level leadership without a full-time executive hire yet.
Stabilizes execution, role clarity, and day-to-day accountability when growth is outrunning the machine underneath it. Companies usually bring Derrick in for execution reset and interim coo coverage.
Derrick is known for installed a weekly operating cadence that cut cross-team escalations by 34% in one quarter. and for creating traction around execution clarity and cross-functional accountability.
Best-fit engagements
- Execution reset
- Interim COO coverage
- Scale-up and turnaround work
Career highlights
- Former Chief Operating Officer in managed services.
- Known for tightening operations and technology under pressure.
- Frequently brought in when teams need COO and Integrator coverage without a full-time hire.
Why companies shortlist this profile
Commercial clarity
Monthly retainer from $10k with available 2-3 days per week gives companies a clean first read on fit.
Responsiveness
Usually responds within 24 hours helps companies move more quickly once the fit looks right.
Best-fit mandate
Execution reset is the kind of engagement where this operator is likely to be most useful.
Leadership signal
Top 5 CliftonStrengths
Color bands map to Strategic, Influence, Relationship, and Organizational domains.
CCAT results
CCAT verbal
15
CCAT math / logic
16
CCAT spatial
11
CCAT overall
42
Assessment signals
Self-reported assessment results can help companies quickly gauge working style, communication pace, and leadership fit.
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Commercial profile
Rate: Monthly retainer from $10k
Experience: 19 years experience
Based: Based in Irving
Engagement style: Works in focused bursts around execution reset and keeps leadership aligned with simple weekly decisions.
Response time: Usually responds within 24 hours
Delivery mode: Hybrid
Travel fees: Virtual work is included. Approved on-site days and travel are billed separately at cost.
Strengths
- Execution clarity
- Cross-functional accountability
- Frontline rhythm
Credentials and working style
Credentials
- Operating cadence
- Workflow design
- Capacity planning
- Manager scorecards
Working norms
- Visible weekly scorecards
- Direct issue resolution
- Clear ownership by team lead