Derek Sweeney

Derek Sweeney is the Director of Speaker Ideas at The Sweeney Agency, a leading speakers bureau with over 20 years of experience.1 He founded the agency in 2003, bringing more than 25 years of industry experience to his role.1 The Sweeney Agency specializes in finding inspiring speakers for clients, particularly Fortune 500 companies, for both live and virtual events worldwide.15

Derek's approach to business is centered on helping clients and prioritizing their needs above all else.1 He focuses on understanding clients' event goals, delivering customized proposals, and ensuring high standards of speaker delivery.1 The agency has access to data and reviews on over 16,000 keynote speakers and features more than 500 highly-rated speakers on their website.1

As of February 2025, Derek continues to be active in the speaking industry. He shares insights about leadership and motivational speaking on his LinkedIn profile.24 Derek is known for his expertise in matching the right speakers with clients' events, emphasizing topics such as leadership, motivation, and innovation.13