With over three decades of experience in many sports as a high-performance coach & athlete and counting, Darren is always thinking out of the box on how to develop coaches, athletes and the sporting ecosystem. In working with multiple stakeholders to strengthen the positioning of various sports he is involved in, Darren offers his wealth of insights & strategies as an advisor and mentor to individuals and organisations globally.

Known for having an extensively impressive track record of career experience from the tender age of 15, Darren's life as an entrepreneur spans industries as a founder, owner, investor, and board member. With wisdom gleaned from his successes and setbacks, he continues to equip the next generation of entrepreneurs with the appropriate skills and mindsets to further their business causes. 

Having not just one but three neurodivergent conditions, ADD, Autism, and Tourette's Syndrome, Darren has had to navigate life with different circumstances. While this has given him unique abilities to comprehend concepts & connect dots faster than most people, he has also been a target of bullying because of his differences. As an inclusion advocate & board member of the Disabled People's Association, he hopes to raise awareness and educate others on how they can build a more inclusive society. One that harnesses each person's strengths and considers their needs and differences.

Darren has proven his qualities as a team leader in many ways. To him, leadership is never about chasing after prestige and titles but about utilising one's influence and platform to make a purposeful impact. His journey has seen him take on various leadership portfolios and serve others in different capacities that enable them to reach their fullest potential on both a personal and organisational level.

Being a survivor of long-term Depression, Mental Health & Wellness has always been a topic that hits close to his heart. Coupled with physiological challenges as a neurodivergent individual, Darren deals with battles daily to maintain his inner peace and balance. Despite the arduous journey, he has made it his life mission to empower others who struggle with Mental Health issues to break free and live free lives.

From a whopping 150kg to weighing 72kg and finishing numerous Ironman races and Triathlons as a national athlete, Darren's philosophy of Health & Nutrition has been tried and tested. He believes in our bodies being a temple that needs to be treated with respect and care, advocating for healthy eating habits with a sound backing of scientific research and certified practices.