Derrick May is an accomplished talent acquisition and workforce strategy leader with more than three decades of experience shaping high performing teams across the technology, engineering, cyber, and national security sectors. His career has been defined by a commitment to building capability, enabling organisational growth, and championing inclusive, future focused talent strategies.

As a member of the Talent Acquisition leadership team at Thales, Derrick plays a key role in designing and delivering recruitment strategies that support complex, mission critical programmes across the UK. He is widely recognised for his deep understanding of emerging skills, his ability to identify exceptional potential, and his dedication to developing diverse and sustainable talent pipelines. Derrick’s expertise spans executive search, strategic workforce planning and the creation of talent frameworks that align with evolving industry needs. His approach blends commercial insight with a strong people centric ethos, ensuring that talent strategy remains both impactful and purpose driven.