Darren Whaley

Darren Whaley is an accomplished retail professional with extensive experience in management roles across various companies. Currently serving as the General Manager at Samsonite since February 2024, Darren oversees all aspects of retail operations and fosters a customer-centric team environment. Prior to this, Darren held the position of Senior A.M. / Talent and Event Manager at Under Armour, where initiatives implemented led to record performance metrics. Past roles include General Manager at Tommy Bahama, where effective management resulted in significant yearly sales, and District Manager in Training at LIDS Sports Group, recognized for driving sales performance and team development. Darren's background also features experience in coaching at St Bernards High School, overseeing operations at Hugo Boss, and achieving exceptional sales in the telecommunications industry at Verizon Wireless and AT&T. Education includes a high school diploma from Oak Hill High School and attendance at Kapi‘olani Community College and Hawaii Pacific University.