Darren Thomas

Darren Thomas has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Darren is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Aker Systems since May 2020. Prior to this role, they worked as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Sungard Availability Services from September 2018 to March 2020. Darren also co-founded Aker Systems, where they served as a Co-Founder from January 2016 to July 2018. Before that, they were the Managing Director at REFINED HOMES LIMITED from April 2014 to July 2017.

Darren has a significant history with Hewlett-Packard, where they held several leadership positions. From December 2011 to April 2014, they served as the Vice President of HP Printing & Personal Systems Americas Marketing. Prior to this role, they were the Vice President and General Manager of HP Consumer Desktop Organisation from September 2009 to December 2011. Darren also had various other roles at Hewlett-Packard, including HP PSG WW Strategic Alliance Director, Supply Chain from October 2008 to March 2010, HP Director, British Telecom Global Client Business Manager from April 2005 to October 2008, Enterprise Account Director from November 2003 to April 2005, Enterprise New Business Sales from October 2001 to October 2003, and HP NetServer Area Category Manager UK from July 1999 to October 2001.

Darren's earlier work experience includes being a Founding Employee & Sales Manager at M:/Drive from September 1997 to July 1999, and participating in the Graduate Training Program (sales) at Westwood Associates from December 1996 to September 1997.

Darren Thomas attended the University of Plymouth from 1992 to 1995, where they pursued a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology. During their second year at university, they were awarded a scholarship to study at Ball State University in Indiana, USA. Further details about their field of study were not provided.