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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.
Saleem Khaja - COO & Co-founder | WorkLlama
Saleem Khaja is a technology evangelist known for developing, implementing, and managing innovative products and services in various industries, including talent acquisition and talent relationship management.
Saleem has over 25 years of experience in business development, product strategy, and operations, a micro-master’s in digital product management from Boston University, MBA from Iowa State University, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from National Institute of Technology, India.