Leadership
An entrepreneurial legacy.
Cerulean Partners reflects the shared experience, judgment, and long-term perspective of founders Derek and Hans Deubel.
Derek Deubel
Founder & CEO
Derek brings extensive entrepreneurial, operating, and beverage-industry experience to Cerulean Partners. As the founder and former CEO of TechniBlend, he understands the opportunities and challenges involved in building, leading, and growing a specialized business.
He continues to serve as a strategic advisor within the beverage industry and brings an experienced owner’s perspective to Cerulean’s investments and relationships.
Hans Deubel
Founder
Hans brings decades of business and beverage-industry experience to Cerulean Partners. His practical judgment and long-term outlook helped shape the firm’s emphasis on sound fundamentals, trusted relationships, and thoughtful stewardship.
His complete biography will further reflect the professional experience and accomplishments that inform Cerulean’s perspective.
Experience that stays engaged.
Cerulean’s founders remain active as business owners, advisors, and partners—applying lessons earned over decades to the opportunities ahead.