Darren Cassidy
About Darren Cassidy
Darren Cassidy serves as the Chief Information Officer at Hexagon AB, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in technology leadership within global manufacturing companies, having held various CIO roles in organizations such as Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence and ITW.
Work at Hexagon AB
Darren Cassidy has been serving as the Chief Information Officer at Hexagon AB since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology to drive operational efficiency and support the company's strategic objectives. His tenure at Hexagon AB follows a three-year period as Chief Information Officer at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, where he contributed to technology-driven growth initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Darren Cassidy studied at Reigate College and later attended the University of Brighton, where he earned a Foundation degree in Business Administration and Management from 2010 to 2012. His academic background complements his extensive expertise in aligning technology with business strategies, particularly in the global manufacturing sector. He has a strong track record in implementing large-scale ERP and CRM systems, including Microsoft AX, Oracle JDE, SAP, Salesforce, and SharePoint.
Background
Darren Cassidy has over two decades of experience in information technology and management. He began his career as IT Manager at Kroll Ontrack UK from 2002 to 2007, followed by a six-year tenure as Head of IT at Prater Ltd. He then held various leadership positions at ITW, including Group CIO for ITW Polymers & Fluids and Corporate IT Director for EMEA, before joining Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Darren Cassidy has demonstrated a strong ability to enable profitability and growth for global manufacturing companies through technology solutions. He excels in leading cross-functional teams in matrix environments, driving strategy and results that align with business objectives. His leadership experience extends to IT vendor management across software, hardware, telecom, and services.