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Derek Sweeney

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Director Of Speaker Ideas at The Sweeney Agency
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Derek Sweeney is the Director and founder of The Sweeney Agency, a Toronto-based speakers bureau he established in 2003. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in a research-first approach to connect corporate clients with the ideal keynote speakers. Colleagues and clients describe him as a bright, intuitive strategist and a true partner.

Drawing from his past experience as a Director of Communications for the Daily Bread Food Bank, Derek shows an interest in community-focused initiatives. His professional interests extend to global leadership and economic discussions, evidenced by his engagement with organizations like the World Economic Forum and YPO.

His agency maintains a database with information on over 20,000 speakers to perfectly match them to client needs.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Director Of Speaker Ideas
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Finding Keynote Speakers
His core business for over 20 years involves a client-centric model, listening carefully to needs and using data to find the perfect speaker for corporate and association events.
Leadership Communication
He actively researches speakers and authors on improving communication skills to help clients foster clarity, active listening, and thoughtful delivery within their leadership teams.
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Career

Work history

2-2003
Director Of Speaker Ideas
The Sweeney Agency
1-2003
Director of Speaker Ideas at The Sweeney Agency Speakers Bureau
The Sweeney Agency
10-1997 - 1-1998
Communications Specialist
CIBC
3-1995 - 9-1998
Vice President Of Business Development
Byron International Canada
1-1989 - 5-1993
Director Of Communications
Daily Bread Food Bank
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Education
1975 - 1980
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Marion College
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