Darren Lowndes M Com, Fipa
About Darren Lowndes M Com, Fipa
Darren Lowndes is the Joint Head of International Dealer Development at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having held various management roles at companies such as Nissan, Kia, and Renault.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Darren Lowndes serves as the Joint Head of International Dealer Development at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2019. He is based in Singapore and has been in this role for five years. In this position, he implements programs aimed at enhancing dealer profitability and manages the achievement of key performance indicators for the dealer network. His focus includes standards, parts, and vehicle sales, ensuring that the dealer network operates efficiently.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Before his current role, Darren Lowndes worked at Harley-Davidson Motor Company as the Director of Dealer Development for Australia and New Zealand from 2012 to 2019. During his seven years in Sydney, he oversaw the contractual relationships between Harley-Davidson as the franchisor and its dealer network. His responsibilities included managing operational policies related to dealership management.
Educational Background
Darren Lowndes has an extensive educational background from the University of New England (AU). He achieved a Master of Commerce in Management from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, he completed a Graduate Certificate in Management in 2000-2001 and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, he holds an Associate Diploma in Business (Accounting) from TAFE, which he completed from 1987 to 1991.
Career History in the Automotive Industry
Darren Lowndes has held various significant roles in the automotive industry. He was the Head of Network Development at Kia Motors Australia Pty Ltd from 2008 to 2012 and at Renault Australia from 2002 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he worked as the Regional Manager - Eastern at Saab Automobile AB from 1997 to 2002 and as a Zone Manager at Nissan Trading Corporation from 1995 to 1997. His roles have consistently involved franchise management, strategic planning, and operational planning.
Specializations and Expertise
Darren Lowndes specializes in franchise management, strategic planning, and operational planning within the automotive industry. His expertise encompasses the rollout and enhancement of operational policies related to dealership management. He has collaborated with architects, builders, and project managers to deploy global corporate identification and manage dealership fitouts.