Meet The Team

Vancouver, Canada & Dubai, UAE
Founder & CEO
dl@leansixsearch.com

Derek is our Global CEO and he makes 'impossible' talent hunts look like a brisk walk in the park. Specializing in the intricate dance of Supply Chain appointments (from plan & and buy, to make & deliver) and the art of placing top-tier HR leaders, Derek and his team are the go-to experts for innovative recruitment magic. Ever heard of Kimberly-Clark, Toms Shoes, L’Oreal, or Lululemon? Yep, he’s collaborated with them, and many others from the world's elite business stage. What sets him apart? He thinks beyond boundaries, acts with speed and discretion, and has the most robust global network in the supply chain and arena. Let's turn your aspirations into achievements. Because together, we're not just world-class, we're universe-class.

New York City, USA
Sr. Partner, Life Sciences Practice
jc@leansixsearch.com

Jonathan Cucalon, born and raised in NJ with a BA in International Business from Monmouth University and finishing his Masters in Supply Chain Management at FDU. Jonathan joins us with 7 years experience in supply chain recruitment and will lead the buildout of our life sciences function, where he was most recently a Director for 2.5 years partnering with biotech, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices clients.

Sr. Partner, FMCG Practice
db@leansixsearch.com

Dean Bagnall, a UK National who made the move across the pond 6 years ago and hasn't looked back since. Dean joins Lean Six Search with 11 years of global recruitment experience within the FMCG and Life Science sectors.
An expert within Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing and Operations senior leadership recruitment, he prides himself on making genuine connections with both candidates and clients. He is a true partner in every sense and thrives on placing professionals into roles that improve their careers and lives!
Dean is a natural communicator who values long-term relationships and is always available for a round of golf to network!

Spencer is our utility player and recruitment coordinator. He is a swiss army knife and is responsible for market mapping, lead generation, back office administration and everything else recruitment oriented.
He is a master of leaving no stone unturned and ensuring we are completely mapping the market to best serve our clients.

Calgary, Canada & Dubai, UAE
Global Head of Delivery & Research
dr@leansixsearch.com

Dustin is a distinguished executive headhunter renowned for his expertise in the End-to-End Supply Chain domain, specializing in planning, procurement, manufacturing, and delivery. Dustin currently lives in Calgary, Canada, and has a passion for playing golf and traveling.

Vancouver, Canada
Sr. Partner, Tech, Retail & Luxury Practices
ash@leansixsearch.com

Practice Lead focusing on technology, ecommerce, luxury and retail verticals at the intersection of the supply chain industry. A decade in global recruitment holding both agency and in-house global People Ops experience within the technology, SAAS, and digital space. Assisting team growth from junior to C-suite, covering the entire ecosystem from vendors and agencies, to brands from a B2B and B2C perspective, from scale ups to global MNCs. Multi-year in market experience across Asia and North America

Philadelphia, PA
Partner, Food & Beverage Practice
mk@leansixsearch.com

Practice Lead focusing on Food & Beverage with a deep network across the US.
People person and natural networker, Mary has developed an expansive network in the industry through intentional conversation, genuine connection, and boundless curiosity. She has an innate ability to engage key decision makers, understand company culture, and uncover pain points to deliver solutions and bring value in the form of powerhouse candidates.

Toronto, Canada & Hong Kong, China
Partner, Chemicals Practice
ml@leansixsearch.com

Monique is an experienced recruitment consultant specialized in Chemicals and Life Sciences markets. She started her career at a global recruitment firm in Hong Kong, progressed from Associate Consultant to Team Manager in 4 years.
She has relocated to Toronto, Ontario to expand her network in North America. With her in-depth industry knowledge, she is the go-to recruiter in Supply Chain and Procurement across the North American & Asian Chemicals markets.