Derick began his career at Coopers Lybrand as an Audit Assistant Senior. He then moved to SA Housing Trust as a management analyst and thereafter was appointed as a corporate financial manager for Nu-Way Housing. Derick joined Legae in January 1998 as financial & compliance manager. Subsequent to Wipcapital purchasing 49% of Legae in 2000 Derick became group financial manager. Derick rejoined Legae in April 2004 as chief operating officer.  In July 2006 he was appointed as Head of Private Clients. Derick is a member of the Varsity Kudu's running team and has received numerous medals for participating in the comrades and various other races.