Darren Hungerford

Darren Hungerford is the Executive General Manager of xDNA, a Downer Company, responsible for transforming critical infrastructure industries across Australia and New Zealand through digital solutions. With extensive experience in technology leadership, Darren previously served as General Manager and Non-Executive Director at Peoplecare Health Insurance, Associate Board Director at Downer, and Executive General Manager of Digital and Technology, focusing on industrial intelligence solutions. Prior roles include General Manager of Digital Innovation at IoT Alliance Australia and Chief Technology Officer at BlueScope, where Darren led the digital strategy and technology transformation. A graduate of Cornell University, Charles Sturt University, and the University of Wollongong, Darren possesses a strong educational foundation in leadership and engineering.