The Webinar You've Been Waiting For
As organizations seek agile and effective ways to access top talent, direct sourcing has become a key strategy. This exclusive webinar brings together thought leaders from CXC, Raise, and Opptly to guide you through building a strong business case for direct sourcing, covering the tools, technologies, and strategies needed to succeed.
Connor Heaney has led CXC Global EMEA, a digital and remote-first company, since 2015. He is dedicated to helping organisations navigate the increasingly complex non-employee landscape.
CXC enables workers to operate compliantly worldwide, partnering with leaders in tech, pharma, consulting, aviation, and more. As one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, CXC connects talent with opportunities while ensuring compliance.
Connor is also the host of the award-winning podcast, The Open Talent Report, where he has interviewed over 100 industry experts. Additionally, he is a sought-after speaker at major events like the SIA GigE Conference USA and Deloitte Future of Work Forum. His expertise has been featured in Forbes and the Financial Times.
Recognition as a Visionary Leader
In 2024, Connor was named to the prestigious Staffing 100 Europe List by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), recognising his impact and influence in shaping the future of Europe’s staffing market
Connor Heaney - President EMEA | CXC
Connor Heaney has led CXC Global EMEA, a digital and remote-first company, since 2015. He is dedicated to helping organisations navigate the increasingly complex non-employee landscape.
CXC enables workers to operate compliantly worldwide, partnering with leaders in tech, pharma, consulting, aviation, and more. As one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, CXC connects talent with opportunities while ensuring compliance.
Connor is also the host of the award-winning podcast, The Open Talent Report, where he has interviewed over 100 industry experts. Additionally, he is a sought-after speaker at major events like the SIA GigE Conference USA and Deloitte Future of Work Forum. His expertise has been featured in Forbes and the Financial Times.
Recognition as a Visionary Leader
In 2024, Connor was named to the prestigious Staffing 100 Europe List by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), recognising his impact and influence in shaping the future of Europe’s staffing market
Derek is Opptly’s Chief Revenue Officer. He has nearly two decades of experience spanning recruitment, business development, enterprise global sales, EOR/AOR, and technology within the staffing industry.
In his most recent role as Senior Vice President, Global Enterprise at People2.0, Derek was instrumental in steering the sales team through a period of unprecedented hyper-growth, catapulting annual revenues from $600 million to over $4 billion. Under his leadership the team formed key partnerships, refined global sales strategies, and nurtured crucial enterprise accounts, setting new benchmarks for excellence and innovation in the process.
Prior to his tenure at People2.0, Derek played a pivotal role on the leadership team at Qwil, a leading payments and liquidity fintech platform. His efforts were crucial in securing over $250 million through structured credit facilities, venture debt, and equity, driving the company forward in its mission to transform financial transactions.
Derek’s career also includes significant contributions to TalentWave (a People2.0 company), Randstad, and the Nelson Family of Companies.
Derek Sanders - Chief Revenue Officer | Opptly
Derek is Opptly’s Chief Revenue Officer, bringing nearly two decades of experience across recruitment, business development, enterprise global sales, EOR/AOR, and technology.
At Opptly, Derek is focused on driving innovation and expanding the company’s capabilities to lead the future of workforce management. He leverages Opptly’s purpose-built proprietary AI technology to optimize client solutions, delivering even more value for current and future partners. Derek’s vision is to continuously evolve Opptly’s platforms, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of global workforce management.
Previously, as Senior Vice President, Global Enterprise at People2.0, Derek led rapid growth, increasing annual revenues from $600 million to over $4 billion. He refined global sales strategies, cultivated key partnerships, and nurtured enterprise accounts, setting industry benchmarks. Derek also secured over $250 million in funding for Qwil, a fintech platform, and contributed to the success of TalentWave (a People2.0 company), Randstad, and the Nelson Family of Companies.
With almost 30 years of experience in the Professional staffing industry, Michael currently serves as Chief Sales Officer and EVP with Raise (formerly Ian Martin Group), one of largest, progressive and technologically advanced staffing companies in North America.
He has in-depth knowledge of the industry’s best practices, especially in terms of strategic growth strategies like Direct Sourcing, market trends, the regulatory landscape, and corresponding compliance issues. He has a trusted reputation in the broader staffing industry, acting as a strategic partner to Raise’s enterprise clients. His strong executive leadership, strategic thinking, and visionary account planning continue to result in significant value for Raise’s clients.
For the last 12 years, Michael has also served as President of the National Association of Canadian Consulting Businesses (NACCB), which consults on public policy issues and promotes ethical business practices across the staffing industry. He is often asked to advise clients on the latest changes to government, programs and legislation that affect their contingent workers.
Michael Leacy - Chief Sales Officer & EVP | Raise
With almost 30 years of experience in the Professional staffing industry, Michael currently serves as Chief Sales Officer and EVP with Raise (formerly Ian Martin Group), one of largest, progressive and technologically advanced staffing companies in North America.
He has in-depth knowledge of the industry’s best practices, especially in terms of strategic growth strategies like Direct Sourcing, market trends, the regulatory landscape, and corresponding compliance issues. He has a trusted reputation in the broader staffing industry, acting as a strategic partner to Raise’s enterprise clients. His strong executive leadership, strategic thinking, and visionary account planning continue to result in significant value for Raise’s clients.
For the last 12 years, Michael has also served as President of the National Association of Canadian Consulting Businesses (NACCB), which consults on public policy issues and promotes ethical business practices across the staffing industry. He is often asked to advise clients on the latest changes to government, programs and legislation that affect their contingent workers.
