Darren Barber

Darren Barber, BA (Hons), currently serves as the Commercial Manager at Blatchford since January 2023. Previously, Darren held positions at CooperVision from April 2017 to February 2023, including Project Lead, focused on managing a sensitive EMEA project requiring cross-functional collaboration, and Head of Sales for EMEA & APAC in Lens Care Products, achieving significant revenue milestones. Earlier experience includes over a decade at Office Depot as an International Business Manager and International Business Development Manager, where key contributions included managing a $50M consortium across 30 markets and securing substantial annual business contracts. Prior roles also include Category Manager and Sales Manager at Hamelin Brands Limited, European Sales Manager at SEAL Graphics, and Regional Sales Manager with a focus on Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Educational qualifications from Middlesex University and Reutlingen University underscore a foundation in European Business Administration.