Derek Hays has been with Hames Sharley since 1998, starting out as an architect before becoming an associate in 2009, associate director in 2012, and director of Perth in August 2019. Mr Hays has an extensive design portfolio which includes work in commercial, health, education, retail and residential projects. He was involved in significant WA projects including 100 St Georges Terrace, upgrade of 240 St Georges Terrace, Forrest Chase Redevelopment, and a STEAM building for St Stephen’s School in Duncraig.