Derrick Stewart

Derrick Stewart is a Principal at JM Search and a member of the firm’s Professional Services Team. He focuses on the recruitment and assessment of senior executives within the Technology Professional Services, Legal Services, and Finance & Accounting Services sectors. Known for his ability to understand the complex needs of his clients, Derrick develops tailored search strategies that attract high-performing and innovative leaders. Over the course of his 20-year career, he has successfully completed hundreds of retained searches for C-suite executives, Presidents, Partners, Managing Directors, functional Vice Presidents, and technical leaders across a broad range of professional services organizations.

Prior to joining JM Search, Derrick served as Director and Head of Executive Recruitment for Daugherty Business Solutions, a private technology professional services consultancy. During his eight-year tenure, he partnered closely with executive leadership to design and execute an executive recruiting strategy that supported the company’s growth from approximately $110 million to more than $340 million in annual revenue and ultimately contributed to a successful exit to CGI.

Derrick holds a B.B.A. from Southeast Missouri State University, where he was a member of the collegiate rugby team, and an MBA from Webster University. He resides in the St. Louis, Missouri area with his wife and four children. Derrick is an active member of his community, an avid outdoorsman, and enjoys spending time on his ranch.