Derek Yagi

Derek Yagi is a seasoned professional with a wealth of recruitment experience across various industries such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Procurement/Supply Chain, and more. His career has encompassed roles in Engineering, Graphic Design, Software Engineering, Fashion Design, and IT, both in agency and in-house settings.

His commitment to integrity and compassion has been a cornerstone of his success in the field. Derek is passionate about industry trends and continuously seeks to enhance his knowledge in recruitment analytics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and employer branding.

He is an alum of the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business, where he studied Business Administration and Management. Additionally, he pursued studies in Chinese at the University of Oregon and East China Normal University.

Derek Yagi's professional journey includes roles such as Senior Technical Recruiter and Partner at Prosum, Technical Recruiter at Hybrid Apparel, and Talent Resourcing Specialist at Michael Page. Prior to his recruitment career, he served as a General Manager/Sales Representative at Angels Gate Roasting Company.