Darren Forde

Darren Forde is a seasoned marketing and category development professional with extensive experience in the food industry. Currently serving as the Head of Marketing, Category Development & Partnerships at Monde Nissin Australia, Darren is also the Meat Alternatives Lead. Previous roles include Co-Founder of The Honest Food Co. and National Business Manager at Dr. Oetker. From 2010 to 2017, Darren held multiple positions at H.J. Heinz Company, including Group Marketing Manager and National Account Manager for Woolworths. Additional experience includes tactical field marketing at Logobrand and space planning management roles at SSP Limited and ExxonMobil. Darren holds a BSc in Software Engineering from Abertay University and has a background in strategic planning, P&L management, and marketing integration across various product categories.