Darragh Hardy

Darragh Hardy currently serves as Executive in Residence at Columbia Basin Trust, where the focus is on supporting businesses in achieving growth through the Basin RevUp initiative. Darragh is the owner of an unnamed company since June 2019 and previously held the position of Partner at The Parent Relationship Consultancy, aiding independent schools in enhancing enrolment by understanding parent communities. Darragh's earlier experience includes significant leadership roles at MediaCom and GroupM, including Chief Client Officer and Chief Business Development Officer for the Asia-Pacific region. As CEO of GroupM Japan, Darragh managed various media assets and oversaw company strategy and financial performance. Additional roles include Regional Managing Partner at Mindshare, Global Media Director at Maxus, Executive Director at MEC for the launch of its China operation, Media Director at Dentsu, Young and Rubicam, and Planning Manager at ZenithOptimedia.