Darren has spent his entire career in the timber industry, beginning in the UK after studying building and construction. He built broad experience across all aspects of the timber merchant sector before specialising in engineered wood, where he spent over 15 years developing deep technical and commercial expertise.

Since relocating to New Zealand, Darren has dedicated more than 15 years to the glulam and mass timber industry, including leading one of the country’s major market players. He brings a strong track record in operations, industry relationships, and advancing the use of engineered timber solutions.

Outside of work, Darren enjoys spending time with his family and making the most of the outdoors through walking and mountain biking. He remains a lifelong supporter of Huddersfield Town FC and, more recently, has enjoyed following Auckland FC.