Derek Pellizzari

Background

About Derek Pellizzari

As the co-founder and CEO of Kika Marketing, a full-service marketing and communications agency, Derek has worked with some of the largest companies in Canada both private and publicly traded. He specializes in building startup companies with clients to achieve their revenue goals through strategic planning, team building, effective cost management, brand development, and sales strategies for over 19 years. He is an executive advisor, with board-level experience and has a successful track record of leading both mid and large-size companies on a global scale. Derek is also the co-founder and CEO of Urbania Investment Group, a company that works with vertically integrated cannabis companies in Latin America, leveraging his extensive knowledge and network in the cannabis industry. In addition, he owns Pellizzari Enterprises, a company that has been active in the Greater Vancouver area since 2005, involved in various projects such as the $180 million real-estate development at King Edward Village. Derek has a passion for building quality relationships with his clients and partners with a commitment to Kika's long-term growth and customer service excellence.