I am a former lawyer who now works with professional services organisations of all sizes – both in the UK and internationally – to lead and support a variety of business development projects.
These have included, advising on BD strategy; chairing and facilitating conferences and retreats; key account management; bid and tender support; client listening; and the creation of or improvement to business development functions.
I have worked in and with professional services organisations since 1989 and in that time I have helped firms to win significant amounts of new business, create and develop deep and fruitful client relationships, and, crucially, to have fun and be interesting.
What Clients Have Said
“Darren adds an extra dimension to our business, at a strategic level and a practical one. Strategically, he brings a wealth of experience from which we derive great benefit. At a practical level, he is always willing to roll his sleeves up to produce cost-effective and direct results. He has helped us win significant amounts of new business.”
“Darren is tough, determined, creative, pragmatic and intellectual. It’s a rare combination and means he gets stuff done, always adds value and can adapt to almost any situation. He is challenging and enjoyable to work with – don’t expect him to pull any punches. In return you can be confident he won’t waste your time or your budgets.”
“Darren knows how to get the job done! I have had the pleasure in working with him on several projects. These are always executed to a high standard and get results.”
“Darren is a great guy to work with: straightforward advice, delivers on time, easy to get on with, knows what he is talking about.”