Rick DeRose

Rick brings 20-years’ experience to his overall management responsibility for TEG’s operations, and an innate drive to push beyond convention to better, innovative new solutions. He thrives when he is collaborating with our team and client partners to attract the high-performers who will drive the business and enterprise value of their organizations.

As Managing Partner, Rick leverages his expertise in the fast paced and highly specialized industries of telecommunications, technology, private equity, and professional services along with a track record aligning business goals to talent strategy to ensure the ultimate satisfaction of every client.

Rick serves on several boards of telecom and technology companies throughout the US and has been a guest speaker at The World Executive Search Congress. Previously, Rick served as managing partner of ITP Worldwide, a global network specializing in senior level searches for multinational high technology organizations. Prior to founding TEG, Rick spent eight years progressing through an array of leadership roles at Cable & Wireless Communications.

Outside work, Rick relishes family time with his wife and their two sons. Weekends are active, filled with running, training, and sports – Rick has spent hours on the sidelines of his sons’ hockey and basketball games, cheering like a fanatic. When there’s a break in the action, they all pack their bags and hit the road for their shared love of travel.

Education:

Drexel University, Masters, Business Administration
St. Joseph’s University, Bachelors, Accounting