Darren E.
About Darren E.
Darren E. serves as the Director of Marketplaces Engagement at GS1, where he leads global strategies for marketplace engagement. He has extensive experience in partnership development and has held various roles at companies such as eBay and Volo Commerce.
Work at GS1
Darren E. serves as the Director of Marketplaces Engagement at GS1, a role he has held since 2019. In this position, he leads the development of a global strategy aimed at scalable engagement with marketplaces and their ecosystems. He chairs a global marketplaces team that includes representatives from 12 countries, such as China, India, and Brazil. His responsibilities include fostering partnerships with major marketplaces, including Amazon, Google, and Mercado Libre.
Previous Experience
Before joining GS1, Darren E. held various positions in the e-commerce and technology sectors. He worked at eBay as the Head of Partnerships for the UK and Europe for nine months in 2018. Prior to that, he spent two years at Volo Commerce as Senior Manager of Partner Services. His earlier roles at Volo Commerce included Head of Implementations and Training, Technical Sales Manager, and Business Development Manager, spanning from 2011 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Darren E. has a strong educational background in finance and management. He studied Banking and Finance at the University of Brighton, focusing on International Finance and Capital Market Studies from 1998 to 2001. He also pursued Executive Education at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, starting in 2014. This combination of education equips him with expertise in both financial principles and strategic management.
Consulting Experience
Darren E. has experience in consulting, having worked at 4000rpm as a Consultant from 2009 to 2010. This role contributed to his understanding of market dynamics and client engagement strategies, which he later applied in his various roles in the e-commerce sector.