Darrin Hawkes
About Darrin Hawkes
Darrin Hawkes is a Program Manager at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with a background in sales operations and category management in both the South African and German markets.
Company
Darrin Hawkes is currently employed at Delivery Hero, where he holds the position of Program Manager. He has been with Delivery Hero for over five years, demonstrating a strong commitment to the company. His current role is based in Berlin, Germany.
Title
Darrin Hawkes serves as a Program Manager at Delivery Hero. Before stepping into this role, he was the Global Sales Operations Manager also at Delivery Hero. This transition signifies his ability to adapt and accept larger responsibilities within the company.
Education and Expertise
Darrin Hawkes holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Management Sciences and an Honours degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, both from Stellenbosch University. This strong educational background has provided him with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in his current and past roles.
Career in Category Management
Darrin Hawkes gained valuable experience at takealot.com, a major e-commerce company in South Africa. He started as a Buyer’s Assistant in electronics and progressively worked his way up to become a Category Manager for electronic accessories. His career at takealot.com spanned various roles over a period of approximately two years.
Background in Fitness
Before venturing into his corporate career, Darrin Hawkes worked as a Fitness Instructor at Virgin Active for a year. This role in the fitness industry provided him with a diverse skill set, including physical fitness and interpersonal communication skills.