William M. Derhak
Senior Partner, 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 20 years as an Executive Recruiter, William has focused on a number of industry sectors including Food, Automotive, Industrial, High Tech, and Consumer Packaged Goods.
Stephen Robinson
Senior Consultant., e-mail
Stephen Robinson is a Senior Consultant and advisor at Derhak Ireland & Partners, Executive Search.
With over 7 years progressive experience in executive level search, Stephen holds an impressive track record of successful appointments involving all sr. management roles within the Association, Not-For-Profit and Charity world.
Driven by a passion for better service and a higher quality of servant leadership, Stephen has joined Derhak, Ireland & Partners to direct the Association, Not-For-Profit and Charity practice. A member of the Toronto Board of Trade and is currently seeking nomination to the United Way of Peel Region’s Community Investment Cabinet.
Stephen’s personal background includes hands-on management experience in sales, marketing, fundraising, project management and general management.
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.
David Street
Senior Consultant, e-mail
David Street is a Senior Consultant and advisor at the Executive Search Firm, Derhak Ireland & Partners.
He is a strategic advisor to a broad range of clients, in particular the Biotech, Pharmaceutical and CPG markets. He has had extensive experience conducting searches and placing top performing individuals within companies ranging from large multinationals to small entrepreneurial privately held companies.
In addition to his background in Executive Search he has spent a several years in Sales and Marketing Management within the OTC, Pharmaceutical and Medical arena where he was responsible for the strategic development and growth of their core products.
His significant experience in finding, evaluating and placing top performers has provided his clients with the service and expertise expected from a leading Executive Search Firm.
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.