Our Team

MURRAY CLARKE,
PARTNER,  B.Sc.Phm., M.B.A. e-mail

Spanning a 25-year career in pharmaceuticals, clinical diagnostics and analytical instrumentation, Murray has an in-depth understanding of the industry and the skills needed to succeed within it. Murray has successfully completed searches across North America in this high growth industry.  His focus continues to be pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics and medical devices.

WILLIAM M. DERHAK,
PRESIDENT, B.COMM., M.A., e-mail

A Founding Partner of the firm, William has over a decade's experience at one of the world's largest high tech firms as a Product Manager.  William brings an in-depth understanding of the telecommunications industry, high tech manufacturing and assembly, product management and customer service.  Over the past 18 years as an Executive Recruiter, William has focused on a number of industry sectors including food, automotive, industrial, high tech, and Consumer Packaged Goods.

DAVID E. VAN SCHAIK,
PARTNER, C.I.M., C.P.P. e-mail

David has over 20 years' experience in the automotive parts and assembly industry with responsibility for global purchasing, production control, warehousing and distribution.  His work experience includes firms such as B.F.Goodrich, Libby Owens Ford and Magna International.  His experience speaks to his search focus.

WAYNE D. PERCY,
SENIOR PARTNER & PRIVACY OFFICER e-mail

Wayne has over 11 years of experience in the search industry as well as 5 years of experience coaching executives on career and job search strategy. In addition to being a University of Western Ontario graduate, Wayne's corporate background in Packaged Goods includes 20 years of Sales, Marketing, Advertising and General Management roles with such companies as Molsons, Procter & Gamble, McDonalds, Westons, Hershey and Shell.  He has also been involved in both Media and Hi-Tech firms, including VP of a satellite broadcast group and General Manager of a syndicated radio broadcast company.  His success in the executive search industry is attributed to his extensive industry knowledge and his professional approach. His industry involvement and leadership are recognized as a benefit to both clients and candidates.

LARRY KURMIS,
Senior Consultant e-mail

Larry brings a successful 19-year sales and marketing experience in the healthcare industry to Derhak Ireland & Partners. He has held a variety of positions with such companies as: Abbott Laboratories, Bayer Healthcare, Eli Lilly and Roche Diagnostics where he gained extensive knowledge and experience from the medical industry. Additionally, Larry’s sales skills, energy and professionalism will ensure successful searches for each of his clients. Larry is expanding Derhak Irelands practice in the areas of clinical diagnostics, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

DAVID STREET,
Senior Consultant e-mail

David brings a wealth of experience to the recruiting business having filled many positions over the past 13 years, recruiting for leading Consumer Packaged Goods, Industrial and Medical companies.  Prior to the recruiting business, he had a diverse background with more than 15 years in the corporate world holding management positions in both sales and marketing.  He brings a strong skill set and the ability to identify the best talent for your organization.