Darren Holdstock
About Darren Holdstock
Darren Holdstock serves as the Platform Partnership Director at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in the financial messaging sector, having previously worked in various roles at BT Global Services, Sand Resources, Bottomline Technologies, and SWIFT.
Current Role at SWIFT
Darren Holdstock serves as the Platform Partnership Director at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships that enhance SWIFT's platform offerings. His responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders to drive innovation and improve service delivery within the financial messaging sector.
Previous Experience at BT Global Services
Before joining SWIFT, Darren Holdstock worked at BT Global Services as the Sector Sales Manager for Financial Messaging from 2014 to 2015. During his tenure in London, he was responsible for driving sales strategies and managing client relationships within the financial messaging domain, contributing to the company's growth in this sector.
Career at Bottomline Technologies
Darren Holdstock held the position of Head of Sales for Financial Institutions at Bottomline Technologies from 2010 to 2014. Based in the City, he led sales initiatives targeting financial institutions, focusing on enhancing product offerings and expanding market reach during his four-year tenure.
Role at SWIFT as Senior Relationship Manager
From 2016 to 2020, Darren Holdstock was a Senior Relationship Manager at SWIFT. In this role, he managed key client relationships and worked to ensure customer satisfaction with SWIFT's services. His efforts contributed to maintaining and strengthening SWIFT's position in the financial messaging industry.
Early Career at Sand Resources
Darren Holdstock began his career at Sand Resources, where he served as Team Leader from 2001 to 2005 in Tunbridge Wells. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing team operations and driving performance, laying the foundation for his future roles in sales and partnership management.