Darren Hackwood

Darren Hackwood has had extensive work experience in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Darren began their career as an intern in Football Operations in 2007 and later worked in various roles including Coordinator, Manager, and Director of Football Operations (Officiating). From 2018 to 2020, they served as the Senior Director of Officiating, and as of January 2020, they hold the position of Associate Vice President of Officiating.

Darren Hackwood completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the Australian Institute of Business between 2020 and 2022. Prior to that, they obtained a Certificate in Adult Education - Staff Training and Development from Seneca Polytechnic in 2019. In 2014, Darren received a Certificate in Project Management from Ryerson University. Darren also holds a Post-Diploma Certificate in Sports Business Management from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, which they completed in 2007.