Name: Derrick Do
Title: Vice President - Commercial Real Estate
Company: East West Bank
Location: New York, N.Y.
Birthplace: Saigon, Vietnam
Education: M.B.A., Finance, Loyola University Chicago. Pursuing Chartered Financial Analyst program.
First job outside of real estate: Investor Relations Associate at the Financial Relations Board
First job in real estate or allied field: Credit Analyst - FBOP Corp.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Relationship manager in commercial real estate and focusing to grow East West Bank's portfolio in the N.Y. metro area at a prudent pace.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? The gym, Dylan's Candy, ESPN
Favorite book or author: "Outliers"
Favorite movie: "Gladiator"
Last song you downloaded? "Watch the Throne" - Kanye West & Jay Z
One word to describe your work environment: Relentless
Rules to live by in business: Transparency, trust and execution
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Julius Caesar. Go on a campaign in Gaul and Germania.
What is your dream job? Philanthropist and concentrate on higher education.
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