Daniel Callaghan

Daniel Callaghan is an experienced professional with a diverse work background. In 2004, they began their career as a Strategic Planner at Starcom Mediavest, where they worked until 2006. Daniel then worked as a Press Planner/Buyer at Mediacom from 2006 to the end of the same year. In 2007, they briefly served as a Sales and Marketing Manager at ESCP-EAP.

In 2011, Daniel was an Internationally Published Author, having pre-agreed a publishing deal with Michael O' Mara Books and later selling the rights internationally to Tarcher and D'Agostino.

From 2017 to 2019, Daniel became the Head of Asia Pacific for Adecco Group X, driving digital innovation across the company and leading their blockchain innovation efforts globally. In 2018, they also took on the role of Chairman for the Digital Economy Committee at the European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.

In 2009, Daniel founded Talmix, Europe's first freelance marketplace, and served as the Founder and CEO for 8 years before transitioning to a non-executive role in April 2017.

In 2020, Daniel became a Founding Partner at Workplace Accelerator, a program focused on helping HR and Work Tech ventures grow. Lastly, they are currently the CEO of Veremark, a leading player in the pre-employment screening market that provides expert background checks for companies and offers a digital-first solution utilizing blockchain technology.

Throughout their career, Daniel has demonstrated expertise in various areas, including digital innovation, HR tech, blockchain, and entrepreneurship.

Daniel Callaghan attended Durham University from 2000 to 2004, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in European Studies and French. In 2007, they enrolled at IESE Business School and completed their MBA in Finance and Strategy in 2009. Additionally, in 2008, they briefly attended Yale School of Management to pursue another MBA degree in General Management.