Darren trained in Business Management and then qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant, spending the early years of his career in finance roles specialising in decision support and investment appraisal. He has broad sector knowledge spanning retail, telecoms and travel. He is currently working as a commercial consultant across those sectors.

Prior to that, Darren spent 12 years in the Hospitality and Travel industry in general management roles and served for 6 years as CEO of the charity 'Hostelling International', working closely with member YHA’s from all around the globe which gave him an excellent understanding of non-profit governance best practice.

Darren loves travel and hostelled both at home in the UK and internationally. He is passionate about young people having previously served as a Scout leader and worked in partnership with the likes of the International Duke of Edinburgh Award and World Association of Girl Guides.

Darren is partially sighted and also serves as a trustee for Fight for Sight.

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