Darren Ham, MBA
About Darren Ham, MBA
Darren Ham, MBA, serves as the Manager of Finance & Planning at Domtar, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various roles at Domtar and AAM, and is currently pursuing his MBA at the University of South Carolina.
Current Role at Domtar
Darren Ham serves as the Manager of Finance & Planning at Domtar, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he oversees financial systems to ensure data integrity for all management reports within the Pulp & Paper division. He plays a crucial role in the preparation, consolidation, and presentation of the annual budget for the division. His leadership includes implementing a consistent management approach through weekly meetings that focus on addressing relevant management topics.
Previous Experience at Domtar
Darren Ham has held multiple positions at Domtar prior to his current role. He worked as Team Lead - Finance from 2011 to 2012 and as Manager Finance & Accounting from 2012 to 2015. His tenure at Domtar spans over nine years, during which he contributed to various financial operations and management initiatives in Fort Mill, SC.
Professional Background at AAM
Before joining Domtar, Darren Ham gained experience at AAM, where he worked as a Financial Analyst from 2005 to 2007 and as a Finance Intern from 2003 to 2005. His roles at AAM involved analyzing financial data and supporting financial operations, which laid the groundwork for his future positions in finance and planning.
Education and Academic Achievements
Darren Ham is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, a program he has been enrolled in since 2018. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance & Economics from Western Michigan University, which he completed in 2004. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in finance and management.
Early Education
Darren Ham completed his early education at Chippewa Valley High School, where he studied General Studies and graduated in 1999. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic and professional pursuits in finance and business management.