Darren Lauese

Darren Lauese has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Darren started their career at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. London as a Management Accountant. Darren then moved to BNP Paribas - London as a Global Ops Budget Coordinator. After that, they joined ABN AMRO Bank N.V. London again, this time as a Global Budget & Forecast Coordinator and later as a Global Financial Planning System Developer/Administrator. Darren then worked at TVNZ as a Finance Manager for TVNZ Sport, where they played a crucial role in developing the business case for 2 digital channels. Darren then joined Spark (formerly Telecom New Zealand) as a Finance Manager, where they managed a team and contributed to the development of a significant customer deal. Darren later became a Commercial Manager at Spark, where they were responsible for various stakeholder engagements and negotiations. After leaving Spark, Darren worked at FCB New Zealand as a Finance Director, where they implemented process efficiency programs and developed a high-performing team. Darren then moved to Colenso BBDO as a Finance Director, where they rebuilt the finance team and services. Prior to their current role, Darren worked at CLEMENGER GROUP LIMITED as a Finance Director, where they provided maternity cover and supported the consolidation and transformation of several agencies. Currently, Darren is working at TBWA\\New Zealand as a Group CFO. In 2023, they will join NZHL as CFO. Throughout their career, Darren has consistently demonstrated their financial expertise and leadership skills.

Darren Lauese has a diverse education history, starting with their enrollment at The University of Auckland. Darren pursued a DipCom (Post Graduate Commercial Law) and later earned a BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) with a focus on Accounting and Marketing. Additionally, Darren attended Mangere College, the details of which are unspecified. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained the designation of Chartered Accountant from the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, although the specific month and year are unknown.