- Derek Maxfield is a tech-savvy entrepreneur with roots in computer science and web development.
- He is the founder and CEO of Komigo, focusing on transforming direct sales through affiliate marketing integration.
- Komigo’s platform facilitates easier purchases and better seller engagement without replacing existing systems.
- Maxfield publicly debunked harmful conspiracy theories involving his company, reaffirming transparency.
Derek Maxfield, the CEO of Komigo, an online marketing company, has recently been at the center of controversy stemming from conspiracy theories linked to the tragic shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Following the incident, speculation arose around a private jet registered to Maxfield’s company, which some believed was involved in the shooter’s escape. Maxfield has publicly addressed and refuted these baseless accusations, clarifying the facts about the plane’s activities.
Who Is Derek Maxfield, CEO of Komigo?
Derek Maxfield is an entrepreneur and CEO of Komigo, a company specializing in online marketing and software solutions. He had previously led a multi-level marketing company, Younique, which was notably sold to Coty for $600 million in 2016 before being repurchased by Maxfield in 2024.
The company experienced a decline prior to repurchase. Maxfield’s business ventures and executive career have placed him in the spotlight, especially amid recent events linked to his company’s private jet.
The Controversy: Private Jet and Charlie Kirk Shooting
The controversy erupted when a Bombardier Challenger 300 private jet, registered to Komigo and linked to Maxfield, was seen departing Provo Airport, less than 15 minutes from the shooting location, shortly after the incident on September 10, 2025.
Social media and online speculation suggested the jet might have been used by the shooter to flee the scene. This unfounded theory gained traction amid the chaos following the murder.
This plane is registered to Derek Maxfield out of Utah. It left the scene with radar (?) turned off 12 minutes after Charlie Kirk was assassinated. pic.twitter.com/yrvuZ6AB4u
— MBMediaandentertainment (@MBMediacom) September 12, 2025
Derek Maxfield’s Response to the Allegations
Maxfield issued a detailed public statement on social media condemning the conspiracy theories as inaccurate and unfairly damaging to his family. He clarified that the plane departed Provo Airport with two pilots and no passengers, then later returned with Maxfield and seven passengers.
The flight followed all FAA regulations and standard aviation protocols. Maxfield emphasized that no law enforcement had contacted anyone associated with the flight regarding the shooting.
Background on Komigo Company and the Registered Plane
Komigo is a software marketing company owned by Maxfield. The aircraft mentioned, tail number N888KG, is registered to Komigo. The flight path showed the plane leaving Provo, landing in Page, Arizona, and returning to Utah shortly after.
Maxfield reiterated that all standard operational procedures were followed and that any claims linking the flight to the shooting are baseless.
Also Read: Charlie Kirk’s Controversial Claims on Jewish Money’s Impact
Last Updated on September 18, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
