Derek is the first Chinese person in the world to run across the 4 major deserts of the world.

2010 250km Kimberley Plateau (Australia)
2009 260km Namibia (Africa)
2007 200km Jungle Marathon (Brazil)
2006 250km The Last Desert (Antarctica)
2005 250km Sahara Race (Egypt)
2004 250km Atacama Crossing (Chile)
2003 250km Gobi March (Mongolia)
2002 225km Marathon Des Sables (Morocco)
2001 500km... [read more]

Derek is the first Chinese person in the world to run across the 4 major deserts of the world.

2010 250km Kimberley Plateau (Australia)
2009 260km Namibia (Africa)
2007 200km Jungle Marathon (Brazil)
2006 250km The Last Desert (Antarctica)
2005 250km Sahara Race (Egypt)
2004 250km Atacama Crossing (Chile)
2003 250km Gobi March (Mongolia)
2002 225km Marathon Des Sables (Morocco)
2001 500km Eco-Challenge New Zealand
2000 500km Eco-Challenge Sabah (Malaysia)


Derek Kwik’s background combines 18 years of technology venture capital investing, operational experience in technology manufacturing, business strategy and finance. Previously, Derek was Vice President of AsiaTech Ventures, a US$230M early stage direct investment fund with LPs: NTT Docomo, Fujitsu, Mitsui, Sun Microsystems, Singapore GIC and the Hong Kong Government. Derek sourced and led transactions across Asia in various sectors including internet, software, telecommunications and wireless applications. Derek managed Asiacontent (NASDAQ: IASIA), Renren Media Holdings (HK0059), QuotePower (HK0030), ActionAce, AsiaCommerce, Portelco, I-Quest, Inlooktech and E-Point. Derek has held senior posts as Director and Head of the Business Intelligence & Analysis Group for a global management consulting firm, managed the China manufacturing operations for an electronics watch manufacturer and held business analyst positions with the Economic Venture Analysis Group at BP Global and the Pacific Rim Consulting Group. Derek began his career in investment banking in the United States. Derek has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Derek is an advisor, non-executive director and board member to several companies in the Asia-Pacific region.

In both his professional and extracurricular accomplishments, Derek has been routinely featured in several international and local publications. Derek is a regular motivational speaker to children’s schools, corporations, governments and professional organizations. Derek is one of the largest individual charity fundraisers for the Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (SPCA). Derek holds a world record in ultra-marathons for being the first Chinese to successfully run across the Sahara Desert, the Gobi Desert, the Atacama Desert and the South Pole. Derek is the author of a motivational book titled “Kwik Fix”.