Darren Webster

Darren Webster has extensive experience in leadership roles within the pharmaceutical and media industries, currently serving as Managing Director for Global Pharma at Elsevier since January 2014. In this role, Darren oversees a division of over 150 full-time employees, managing various functions such as sales, marketing, and product management while providing content and educational solutions for pharmaceutical companies. Prior to Elsevier, Darren held significant positions at John Wiley and Sons, including VP and Director of Global Corporate & Society business development, where Darren led digital transformation efforts, and Director of Corporate Sales for EMEA, focusing on healthcare and life science markets. Earlier career positions include Director of Special Sales at Springer Healthcare and European Sales Manager at Blackwell Publishers, along with a foundational role as Sales Representative at Newsquest Ltd. Darren's educational background includes a degree in Marketing Communications from Solent University.