Derek Humphrey
Vice President
Derek Humphrey is a Vice President with PMCF in the Detroit office. He is responsible for conducting in-depth industry analysis, financial modeling, valuation, and other investment banking needs for the firm.
Prior to joining PMCF, Derek worked as an associate at Stephens, operating within the financial institutions group (“FIG”). Prior to Stephens, Derek was an analyst with Goldman Sachs in the structured finance group. Derek earned a BSBA from Central Michigan University. He is a licensed securities representative, holding his Series 7, 63 and 79 registrations.
Publications
Human Capital Management M&A Pulse – Q1 2026
Global M&A activity across the Staffing, Outsourcing Services, and Software & Technology sectors (collectively, “Human Capital Management” or “HCM”) showed early signs of stabilization in Q1 2026, with 133 transactions globally, up from 117 transactions in Q1 2025.
Human Capital Management M&A Pulse – Q4 2025
With the conclusion of 2025, the Human Capital Management (HCM) landscape reflects upon a year of structural transition with demand varying significantly between key sectors within professional and commercial staffing services.
HCM M&A Outlook 2026: AI, Specialization, and Global Shifts Shape Deal Flow
After years of volatility and transformation, the Human Capital Management (HCM) industry now finds itself navigating a landscape where geopolitical tensions and technological acceleration collide to create both unique challenges and new frontiers for growth.
Human Capital Management M&A Pulse – Q3 2025
With the first 9 months of 2025 in the rear-view mirror, a theme of resilience has emerged, as U.S. staffing hours demonstrate stability despite an uncertain and dynamic environment.
Human Capital Management M&A Pulse – Q2 2025
The second quarter of 2025 has demonstrated the anticipated impacts of continued economic uncertainty on the Human Capital Management industry, with the market remaining stagnant amidst dynamic trade restrictions and geopolitical tensions.