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Darrell Wade

Chief Commercial Officer at Roadchef

Darrell Wade has a diverse and extensive work experience in the food and retail industry. Darrell is currently working at Roadchef as the Chief Commercial Officer since July 2019. Prior to that, they were an Advisory Board Member at Yumpingo, a food intelligence tech start-up. From March 2018 to June 2019, they served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Prezzo Ltd. Before that, they were the Marketing Director at Inchcape UK from June 2017 to March 2018. Darrell also held several roles at T.G.I. Fridays, including Chief Operating Officer from May 2013 to December 2016, Commercial Director from May 2009 to April 2013, and Marketing Director from August 2007 to April 2009. Darrell has also worked in marketing positions at Pizza Hut, KFC, and Woolworths.

Darrell Wade pursued their education in a chronological manner, with their first recorded educational experience being from 1993 to 1996. During this time, they attended UCL (University College London) and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography.

Nearly two decades later, from 2012 to 2013, Darrell Wade enrolled in a program at INSEAD. Although the specific degree is not mentioned, they focused on developing their leadership skills through a course called "Leadership Excellence Awareness and Practice."

These two educational experiences provide insight into Darrell Wade's academic background, showcasing their interest in geography during their undergraduate studies and their dedication to enhancing their leadership abilities later in their career.

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  • Chief Commercial Officer

    July, 2019 - present

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